If you're an early employee, there are obviously monetary benefits. Even prior to an exit, there are secondary offerings or occasional company buybacks availabl

If you're an early employee, there are obviously monetary benefits. Even prior to an exit, there are secondary offerings or occasional company buybacks available at unicorns. Ignoring the monetary implications (which really only apply to early employees), a unicorn can definitely help your professional brand. Being able to say you were part of the team which grew from $Xm to $Xb is definitely a big deal and will lead to interesting opportunities down the line.