I am interviewing with a seed level startup to be their first hire (employee 3). They have raised $500k at a $4m value. If I get the offer, what level of equity is appropriate for me to ask for?

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A mix between product/strategy/ops. Basically everything except engineering

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You may want to look at how much the VC firm has, that will tell you how much they have left. Remember there will be dilution and a pool for future employees. 2% seems to be what Is offered in high end

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If they raised 500k at 4M valuation then the VC likely has 12.5% unless there was some other special arrangement of VC time for more equity.

Getting paid a comparable salary? If so then ~3-5%. If taking a pay cut then 5-8%. If taking a massive pay cut then 8-12%. If no salary then 12-20%

Ask about:
- runway, future funding plan and exit plans
- hiring and expansion plans
- track record of founders
- vesting schedule for your equity

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