Bottom line is how you can help them and they can help you. Figure out what projects you can work on that will be meaningful to the company. Then figure out wha

Bottom line is how you can help them and they can help you. Figure out what projects you can work on that will be meaningful to the company. Then figure out what you think a fair salary is. As an aside, I think it is usually better to be a little underpaid than overpaid because it gives you better leverage and flexibility in choosing your work. Anyway, if you can come to agreement go for it. Control your expenses (don't buy a new car!) and in a year if it's not working out you can move on graciously with cash in the bank.