I still think start-ups should offer the equity, it helps motivation and retention. But also offering a well-defined bonus program would give a lot of the benef

I still think start-ups should offer the equity, it helps motivation and retention. But also offering a well-defined bonus program would give a lot of the benefits to employees while not having to pay out as much in equity. Then employees are getting the benefits of the company doing well even if their stocks are still effectively worthless.