Take the 60k, push up the 1% to 5% (as that isn't going to adversely impact the company) and move on. Agree. But don’t push up the percentage too much. Deadwei

Take the 60k, push up the 1% to 5% (as that isn't going to adversely impact the company) and move on. Agree. But don’t push up the percentage too much. Deadweight equity is toxic for a startup that has to rely on that for future funding.