# Introduction

The following demonstrates how the Grove network helps founders become unambiguously financially better off and capture more of the value they create, enabling them to remain founders until they’ve iterated sufficiently to succeed. First, we explore what Grove is and its network mechanics. Second, we show how Grove changes the distribution of founder earnings. Third, we investigate the economic benefits of this structure for founders as it relates to portfolio theory. Fourth, we model the top-down and bottom-up economics of the Grove network including cost. Finally, we touch on non-financial benefits of the Grove network, such as community, and compare them to existing market participants.