Looks like you're being too nice. Why does giving equity depend on having funding? And why should you sign a formal NDA while your compensation depends on a mer

Looks like you're being too nice. Why does giving equity depend on having funding? And why should you sign a formal NDA while your compensation depends on a mere verbal promise? You should probably insist -- diplomatically -- on a contract specifying deferred salaries and equity. Say, something that does not screw the company in case it doesn't get any revenues.