Employers need to do something to address the candidates' concern if they value options at $0. And I don't mean "explain and promise really hard that the emplo

Employers need to do something to address the candidates' concern if they value options at $0. And I don't mean "explain and promise really hard that the employee won't get screwed over." How about letting the employee's options be safe against dilution? How about not refusing third-party offers unless you agree to pay the same asking price?