> They can only afford to pay $50k. They claim their seed round gave them a valuation of $10M, so therefore they offer 50k / 10M = 0.5% Certainly not for such

> They can only afford to pay $50k. They claim their seed round gave them a valuation of $10M, so therefore they offer 50k / 10M = 0.5% Certainly not for such a low % and at a seed round and at such a low salary to market. Also, since you would be certainly investing in the company, you should ask for preferred equity that vests each month (as your paycheck would be paid)