10k for a start up looking for a revenue model is a lot of money. It is effectively another month's runway. If an offer has been made, and the person is still

10k for a start up looking for a revenue model is a lot of money. It is effectively another month's runway. If an offer has been made, and the person is still with the company, then it is not only a contract, but a business necessity. Obviously, from an ethical perspective 10k promised is 10k owed, and regardless of how unhappy the CEO is with gaining one employee only to lose another one, we all recognize the value of keeping our word. The CEO should chalk it up to be more careful about these type of terms in the future.