That sounds reasonable then. If you know they have history as a company and cash then your risk is clearly diminished. Also if the company is small enough tha

That sounds reasonable then. If you know they have history as a company and cash then your risk is clearly diminished. Also if the company is small enough that you are talking with the CEO you will likely be in a position to make a noticeable difference in the future success of the company. Making a difference and working on tech you like can be a great combo.