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Stock Options from an Entrepreneurs Point of View

Dave Naffzinger – VP at Judy’s Book and previously a co-founder of Quova has started a series of posts on stock options.  His first one is titled Startup Stock Options: ISOs vs. NSOs.  Excellent stuff if you are an entrepreneur.

Dave Naffzinger – VP at Judy’s Book and previously a co-founder of Quova has started a series of posts on stock options.  His first one is titled Startup Stock Options: ISOs vs. NSOs.  Excellent stuff if you are an entrepreneur.

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What Percentage of A Company Does a Typical Entrepreneur Own at Exit?

Q: On average, what percentage of a company does the “typical” entrepreneur own by the time of a “successful” exit? Obviously, huge YMMW, but what’s a reasonable expectation, say, assuming two founders, middle-of-the-road terms from investors, two or three rounds of funding, and an acquisition? Or is the range so broad as to be meaningless? […]

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How Often Do Employees Of VC-backed Startups Get Stock Options?

Question: How often do venture-backed start-up employees (let’s say non-executives) get stock option grants? Besides the initial grant when they start, how often do “re-up” grants come? Should they be expected after further funding rounds? After significant accomplishments/promotions? Never? The short answer, at least in the US, is “most of the time.” It’s pretty standard […]

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Can Employee #1000 Get Rich Off of Stock Options?

Q: You’ve discussed the "typical" equity allotments for founders and senior management. But my question is about the perceived and real value (I presume they differ considerably in many cases) of stock options for employees beyond the first few dozen.  Do you have any historical perspective on whether options grants really drive wealth creation for […]

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