"as soon as you accept money, its no longer a favor, its a job" If an advisor is getting a small amount of equity they are not being paid and it is not a job.

"as soon as you accept money, its no longer a favor, its a job" If an advisor is getting a small amount of equity they are not being paid and it is not a job. Giving 1% of nothing to someone who can open the right doors, offer a unique perspective, and possibly contribute significantly later is a great thing. The longer term intentions of the advisor and potential roles need to be flushed out first.