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Technically, you should have gotten shares in the company when they hired you. Having this conversation 2 years later is not going to be easy. You have little
by d--b 4y ago
Technically, you should have gotten shares in the company when they hired you.
Having this conversation 2 years later is not going to be easy. You have little leverage to get them to move on that front. Maybe if they refuse ask them for increased comp and start looking elsewhere.
- ozim 4y ago"Gotten shares" - well it is not like he should get shares for free when they hired him. He should buy into company with money and they should offer him decent price. Asking if he can buy in with cash seems straight forward - getting shares "just because he works there" not possible.
- mmsnberbar66 4y ago> Asking if he can buy in with cash seems straight forward - getting shares "just because he works there" not possible. huh? how come?
- duped 4y agoMore likely there should have been an options agreement available, but that only makes sense if you're building a business for an exit. There are a lot of private businesses that do not give any equity to employees, even at senior levels.