I have some experience in this area. I currently get 2% of a 7 year old startup along with market pay. I used to have my own company too. If I were you, I woul

I have some experience in this area. I currently get 2% of a 7 year old startup along with market pay. I used to have my own company too. If I were you, I would give them options. Option 1. 2% is great if you can get it along with market rate in salary. The other option is to get maybe 10% with half of your market rate in salary. The final option might be 20% with third of your market rate in salary. You get the idea. This way you will find out if they are serious and maybe something will work out. I don't think you should take 2% with no salary under any circumstances.