Please read these topics on options/equity and the like: http://gigaom.com/2011/06/05/5-mistakes-you-cant-afford-to-make-with-stock-options/ http://gigaom.com/

Please read these topics on options/equity and the like: http://gigaom.com/2011/06/05/5-mistakes-you-cant-afford-to-make-with-stock-options/ http://gigaom.com/2011/06/05/5-mistakes-you-cant-afford-to-m... http://www.scribd.com/doc/55945011/An-Introduction-to-Stock-Options-for-the-Tech-Entrepreneur-or-Startup-Employee http://www.scribd.com/doc/55945011/An-Introduction-to-Stock-... It is important also for other hires that are offered equity/options, so you will probably have to explain it to other people.