Yes, valuations have gone through the roof, but the equity grants have not kept pace. This is a huge disservice to candidates. Got especially bad in 2021. Really important for people to research startup pay before signing: https://topstartups.io/startup-salary-equity-database/
To the OP: if you believe your comp bands are competitive, why not share in the posting itself?
To the OP: if you believe your comp bands are competitive, why not share in the posting itself?