> They never misled anyone Disclaimer: I don't have direct knowledge of any Stripe compensation plans. However, it is frequently noted (and this article touche

> They never misled anyone Disclaimer: I don't have direct knowledge of any Stripe compensation plans. However, it is frequently noted (and this article touches on) the notion that Stripe comp plans are equity-heavy, in line with other big tech companies. That equity does not (to my knowledge) pay a dividend. Equity-heavy comp without a market for that equity and no dividend, in the context of a market where comp plans are equity-heavy with liquidity, is perhaps not a direct misrepresentation. But it is misleading, and I would bet that if they truly planned on staying private indefinitely (which: great!), they would have a mutiny on their hands if they didn't start paying a dividend or providing a market for the equity. Otherwise, folks have just been working for below-market rates to make the executive team rich. Which reads worse for the management team; I prefer the other interpretation that the leadership just erred in not going public (or selling) sooner.