How Does Vesting Work for Startup Equity?

Thanks to all who joined us for the startup equity event on March 14. One of the key questions we heard was: How Does Vesting Work for Startup Equity?

Here's some links to great content on vesting of startup equity. We hope you will add your insights, more links and your comments below.

Acceleration upon change of control, Gil Silberman on Quora

When acceleration upon change of control does not make sense, Gil Silberman on Quora

What is vesting; what is acceleration upon change of control? #5 & #8 of 14 Crucial Questions about Stock Options, Andy Rachleff, Wealthfront Blog

Does my vesting make sense? Stock Option Counsel Blog

Do I Own My Vested Shares When I Leave My Startup?

Thanks to all who joined us for the startup equity event on March 14. One of the key questions we heard was: Do I Own My Vested Shares When I Leave My Startup?

The quick answer is yes, you should. However, some startups are adding language to their documents that allow the company to repurchase vested shares when you leave at a discounted price. 

Here's some links to great content on identifying this in your documents and suggestions for avoiding startup equity with these repurchase rights for vested shares. We hope you will add your insights, more links and your comments below.

Why you should never accept shares that can be repurchased at FMV, Venture Hacks Blog

Can the company take back my vested shares if I leave?, #6 of The 14 Crucial Questions About Stock Options, Andy Rachleff, the Wealthfront Blog

How Skype's repurchase rights gave certain employees $0 of $8.5 billion acquisition payouts, Felix Salmon on Reuters Blog