A former spouse of a founder may have different (or even opposing) interests versus those of the company. A dissident shareholder might be able to block or dela

A former spouse of a founder may have different (or even opposing) interests versus those of the company. A dissident shareholder might be able to block or delay important corporate actions; would be entitled to information not otherwise available to the public or without an NDA; and might seek to sell their shares to someone even more hostile to the company, and/or at a price or on terms that disrupt further financing rounds for the company.