i worked at a startup - already making millions of dollars for its Fortune whatever pilot customer. However, when i left, i found out the biggest investor had

i worked at a startup - already making millions of dollars for its Fortune whatever pilot customer. However, when i left, i found out the biggest investor had a > 1x liquidity preference. It meant my options were worthless this entire time. It's a shame you have to know to ask about that or else you'll get sold snake oil.