True, but you could also spin that as: "The biggest benefit with being an early stage CTO is that they don't need you for the long haul - vest early, take a sma

True, but you could also spin that as: "The biggest benefit with being an early stage CTO is that they don't need you for the long haul - vest early, take a small exit, and move on to the next gig." With a 6 month cliff, that sounds like a really nice way to minimize risk while giving something a shot.