This may be a special case, but it worked for me so take it for what it's worth: take the job, work hard and take on as much responsibility as you can, until yo

This may be a special case, but it worked for me so take it for what it's worth: take the job, work hard and take on as much responsibility as you can, until you are indispensable. Then ask for (demand) equity. They will give it to you.