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Re:Ask YC: Normal Options/Equity for Employee Number 1 by auston on Monday July 07, 2008 @08:13PM (#239365)
Not much. Approx 5 million businesses. Employees expected contribution is to finish development of system. Yes (Chief Technologist).

Thanks for the advice.

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Re:Ask YC: Normal Options/Equity for Employee Number 1 by pjackson on Monday July 07, 2008 @08:29PM (#239378)
Without knowing much about your particular business, I'd say you should expect to yield 2 percent of the equity and hold out for a proven rock star.

I'd avoid any instant-vesting grants if it comes up unless that employee is bringing you customer #1 or #2, or a significant partnership out of the gate.

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