>> Because they take on significant risks, investors expect to get “VIP” head-of-line privileges to be paid upon a liquidation event such as an acquisition. Wh

>> Because they take on significant risks, investors expect to get “VIP” head-of-line privileges to be paid upon a liquidation event such as an acquisition. What a crock of shit. I understand that employees might be considered "lower risk" because they get a paycheck. But if you're going offer them shares as an incentive then those should be full shares, Same as the others. They are probably led to believe that is the case unless they dig a little deeper themselves. So read that stuff!