I suspect this is your first rodeo with a scaling stage startup, or smaller, company. In that respect, don't expect any of the operational details like IT, lega

I suspect this is your first rodeo with a scaling stage startup, or smaller, company. In that respect, don't expect any of the operational details like IT, legal, onboarding, etc. to be worked out. That's the price you pay for the lottery ticket that is startup equity. That's not to say all equivalent stage companies won't have a few things worked out... but, generally, it's a shit show. Asking for extra stuff in exchange for is fine, but given your level, you sorta get what you get / take it or leave it. I've seen startup executive hires ask for and get all kinds of stuff...but, asking for anything non standard is always a cost benefit for the company and you're probably in the rank and file ranks. So, you get what you get. If you like things to be more established, by the book and, generally, a more mature tenure... this stage probably isn't the right place for you.