3 ms·Why didn't he sign an 83b when he joined? That's a must when you join an early stage startup!by dawhizkid 11y agoWhy didn't he sign an 83b when he joined? That's a must when you join an early stage startup!phonon 11y agoBecause he got ISO style options, and not restricted stock (which is what an 83b affects). Those options have an exercise price (that he could not afford).holman 11y agoI was not permitted to.