Negotiate Startup Equity: 7 Proven Moves Before You Sign
Key Takeaways A share count alone tells you nothing. Carta’s Peter Walker wrote in January 2026 that an offer of “5,000 shares” means you “don’t know anything.” Before you negotiate startup equity, get the strike price and your ownership percentage. The 90-day window is the standard trap. Per Carta, 80% of terminated option grants in...
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