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It's surprising isn't it? that's the same amount you'd give an early engineer. Makes it sound like advisory board positions add an equal amount of value.
by aditya 17y ago
It's surprising isn't it? that's the same amount you'd give an early engineer. Makes it sound like advisory board positions add an equal amount of value.
- ivankirigin 17y agoThat entirely depends on how early, right? Advisers can definitely be worth more than a single engineer.
- aditya 17y agoYep, I think my big trouble is 'can' and 'will'. An engineer, being a full-time employee will come in and kick all sorts of ass, while an advisor may or may not help you make the right decision, make the right connections, etc. Not saying that it isn't good to give your advisors equity but just wondering if you might be better of hiring great engineers and giving them more equity. Probably need personal experience to figure out the right answer (if there is one).
- jacquesm 17y agoI'm all for giving shares based on performance, not on day 1, both for 'advisors' and 'engineers'. Prove it, then get rewarded.