Absolutely dude. In fact you should ask for more. This is not only good for you but it benefits them as well. If you have a vested interest in the company succe

Absolutely dude. In fact you should ask for more. This is not only good for you but it benefits them as well. If you have a vested interest in the company succeeding, you'll naturally be more devoted to it. The bottom line is, regardless of what people may say, working at a startup is risky and you will more than likely end up working more than your cubical-dwelling counterparts. Ownership is what makes this okay at the end of the day.