The salary vs equity part is is very SV specific. On most of the planet, even in tech, there is no get-rich-quick VC fueled path to success. Most start-ups will

The salary vs equity part is is very SV specific. On most of the planet, even in tech, there is no get-rich-quick VC fueled path to success. Most start-ups will only be successful in the long term, and "successful" in terms of being a profitable, sustainable small to mid-size company, not the next Facebook. I.e., it will be equity that attracts mercenaries looking for a quick exit, and good salaries that will ensure long term loyalty.