> There are a few warnings that go along with working for equity.
Another warning: Equity can be expensive. It can cost a lot of money to keep that equity when you leave the startup.
I was at a startup for 2 years and had 2% vested equity. I left the company 2 months ago. If I want to keep my equity, I have to exercise my stock options and pay ~$30k within the next month. If I don't, the equity disappears forever.
Another warning: Equity can be expensive. It can cost a lot of money to keep that equity when you leave the startup.
I was at a startup for 2 years and had 2% vested equity. I left the company 2 months ago. If I want to keep my equity, I have to exercise my stock options and pay ~$30k within the next month. If I don't, the equity disappears forever.