4 ms·Agreed. You're doing volunteer work until you have your stake down on paper.by streblo 19y agoAgreed. You're doing volunteer work until you have your stake down on paper.tptacek 19y agoHe's using the word "employee". They're paying him.paulgb 19y agoCorrect.slashcom 19y agoStart working if you're satisfied with the salary alone, but assume you have 0% equity until you've something on paper. If you really want equity, then it needs to be negotiated now. "It's all bullshit until it fits on a paycheck."