# Chad Willbur

Chad Willbur is the GM of Carta's valuations business.

## Latest from Chad Willbur

### 409A Valuations  
**November 2023**  
What to look for in a 409A provider  
A 409A valuation should be strategic—not perfunctory. Carta can help companies of all sizes get a fast, accurate, and data-backed valuation in a matter of days.  
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### Employee Resource Center  
**November 2023**  
Estate and gift taxes for equity  
At Carta, we offer gift and estate tax appraisals. Learn everything you need to know about federal estate taxes and gift taxes when you transfer equity.  
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### Featured  
**January 2023**  
The impact of a secondary transaction on your next 409A valuation is changing  
With secondary transactions on the rise, using the same valuation for 409A and ASC 718 purposes no longer makes sense. Learn why separating your company’s valuations matters.  
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### Equity Education  
**August 2017**  
The problem with 409A valuations  
The 409A methodologies are outdated and have many flaws. We break down what they are and how Carta combats them to give you the most accurate valuations.  
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