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Another good one: What share class are my options, and are they the same share class as the founders?

As an employee you won't have a ton of insight into things like dilution or liquidation prefs as the company raises more money. Knowing you have the same share class as founders is a good way to ensure there is someone on the board is looking out for your share class.



I can answer this (are they the same share class as the founders?) for him: "NO"


Most founders I know have common shares. I wouldn't assume this answer.


Agree. I'd say this question shouldn't be the one to weigh the decision.

Safer assumption: regardless of number of shares/options given or class of these - assume the value of these are $0 (unless these are RSU grants of publicly traded company).




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