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Re:The worst time to join a startup is right after it gets i... by mseebach on Tuesday August 25, 2009 @06:26AM (#784563)
OP's point was that if your objective is an IPO cash-out, right after series-A is the worst time to join. If your objective is an interesting, reasonably salaried job in a fascinating businessenvironment it seems to be the very best time to join.
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Re:The worst time to join a startup is right after it gets i... by adw on Tuesday August 25, 2009 @10:19AM (#784865)
That's a good point - I was assuming that you'd get under-market salary with extra compensation as equity. If you're just getting fair market salary then the company with more money in the bank's always going to look more attractive, all else being equal.
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