Here are a couple of must-reads if you have received ISO, NSO, RSUs: https://equityzen.com/blog/understanding-rsus-like-your-boss/ https://equityzen.com/blog/un

Here are a couple of must-reads if you have received ISO, NSO, RSUs: https://equityzen.com/blog/understanding-rsus-like-your-boss/ https://equityzen.com/blog/understanding-rsus-like-your-boss... https://equityzen.com/blog/understanding-equity-compensation-for-startup-employees/ https://equityzen.com/blog/understanding-equity-compensation... Disclaimer: I'm with EquityZen. EquityZen helps employees get liquidity for some of their options/shares before the company exits, so not only can they afford the exercise, but also finance life events.