Sample Decision
Leave $180k Series B role for early-stage startup as employee #4 with 2% equity
Do not commit until you have a fully executed offer letter with a vesting cliff date, anti-dilution clause, and a written answer to: what does the cap table look like after the next two rounds?
What This Decision Is Missing
You are pricing 2% equity using the company's current valuation, not the diluted value you'll actually hold at exit after two more funding rounds.
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Next Move
Send one email to the founder this week asking for the cap table and dilution model before your next conversation.
How to Strengthen This Decision
Before you commit: (1) Get the cap table model showing dilution through Series B. (2) Ask the founder what anti-dilution protection employee equity carries. (3) Model the worst-case scenario where the company acqui-hires at 1.5x current valuation in 18 months — does the equity still justify the base salary cut?
Final Verdict
Do not commit until you have a fully executed offer letter with a vesting cliff date, anti-dilution clause, and a written answer to: what does the cap table look like after the next two rounds? This decision is not ready to commit.
When This Changes
When you have the cap table model showing your exit value at three scenarios (acqui-hire / Series C / IPO) and the number is still worth the risk at the worst case.