I did this once fully to IPO, and no it didn't really change anything for me. That said, when it happened I was younger and "just" a senior engineer, so I wasn

I did this once fully to IPO, and no it didn't really change anything for me. That said, when it happened I was younger and "just" a senior engineer, so I wasn't anyone who's decisions changed the company direction etc. Financially it was decent, but in other terms it didn't do a whole lot. It did give me a brand name to reference at the time, but that fades quickly as you move forward. It helped for a short time in people recognizing the name and success so gave me maybe a slight leg up as we were known for having top talent. But outside of that, unless you can point to it and say you had some larger role then an IC role I don't think it will help you much. Director and above levels I feel it can make a change for your path as you'll be viewed as part of the "leadership" team that took the company public.