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davismwfl on Jan 31, 2019 | parent | context | favorite | on: Ask HN: Top three questions for a startup before a...

I can’t say with an absolute. But in all likelihood no. The equity portion must be spelled out in detail. There are different ways to spell it out but it has to be specific.

neltnerb on Jan 31, 2019 [–]

Alternatively, assume it's worthless and judge based on salary alone if they won't quantify the equity.

wolco on Feb 1, 2019 | [–]

Agreed always value at 0 or even -1

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