The Gold Standard of Startup Equity - A Guide for Employees

negotiationRestricted stock unitsStock Optionsstartups
Written By Mary Russell

Attorney Mary Russell counsels individuals on startup equity, including:

You are welcome to contact her at (650) 326-3412 or at info@stockoptioncounsel.com.

Learn the three standards that define Startup Equity and three questions to ask to know if you have the real thing. 

Click to view the SlideShare to learn the three standards that define startup equity and three questions to ask to know if you have the real thing. 

See this SlideShare to Learn the three standards that define Startup Equity and three questions to ask to know if you have the real thing. 

1. Ownership - “Can the company take back my vested shares?”

2. Risk/Reward - “What information can you provide to help me evaluate the offer?”

3. Tax Benefits - “Is this equity designed for capital gains tax rates and tax deferral?”

Attorney Mary Russell counsels individuals on startup equity, including:

You are welcome to contact her at (650) 326-3412 or at info@stockoptioncounsel.com.

Mary Russell

Mary Russell is an attorney and writer who writes about stock options and other compensation for startup employees, executives and founders. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Bloomberg Business, Reuters, myStockOptions.com and other outlets.

She counsels individuals on startup equity, including:

Compensation Counsel - Job Offers
Legal Counsel - Job Offers

Legal Counsel - Equity Choices

You are welcome to contact her at (650) 326-3412 or at info@stockoptioncounsel.com.

Previous

Repurchase Rights are "Horrible" for Employees
Next

Links - Best Web Content on Startup Employee Stock