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How much in stock options should we offer new employees?
We're a software startup with annual revenue in the ballpark of half a million. We're completely bootstrapped, and have no current plans to take funding. We currently have 4 employees. We're ...
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What is an appropriate stock option grant for a senior engineer after the Series A?
I'm looking for suggestions as I'm considering an offer from a startup.
A friend of mine is founding a software startup together with two partners and he's looking for engineers. The idea is ...
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OK to issue options before the first financing round?
For a small startup, I'd like to give options to members of an advisory board and one other person. However, one of my lawyer friends says to wait until after the first round of financing to give ...
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Why did Facebook stop giving out options in 2007 and start giving out RSUs (restricted stock units)?
Generally, I'm asking, what advantage did the company see in switching to RSUs over options?
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Can a UK Limited company (with standard articles) issue options?
I am about to start a limited company, myself and the other initial shareholders wish to be able to grant options to individuals who contribute significantly.
We understand that we can't issue shares ...
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Amount of vesting equity for #3-#4 employee?
Given a startup with 2 founders (one technical and one not-so) that's received VC funding (few millions).
How much vesting equity (%) should the next couple of developers recruited expect?
I've ...
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Employee Stock Options Plans effect on SEC Registration Requirements
Companies that have $10 million in assets and 500 shareholders of record are currently required to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and are thus subject, among other things, ...
