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That “life-changing” equity offer? Let's unpack its real value.
Are you in the process of looking for a new job and seen roles that come offered with equity or stocks & shares?
Companies, especially bootstrapped or early-stage startups, love to pitch potential in the form of equity.
It often sounds impressive and is sold to us as “potentially life-changing” – and by all means, it could be but there are a lot of variables.
Startups, from bootstrapped to Series A often use equity offers as a means to compensate for a modest salary or uncompetitive benefits packages.
So, is it worth it your time and hard work? Or could you be better off negotiating for more salary instead, or walking away for a stronger offer elsewhere?
To answer that, you need to look at the numbers behind the promise: valuation, dilution, vesting schedule, and what your ownership might look like after future funding rounds.
Don’t just go along with it outright
When equity comes up in an offer, a lot of people stay quiet. They don’t want to look like they don’t understand the game.
But asking targeted questions is exactly what a smart candidate would do. It shows you understand how startups work and that you’re serious about your value.
This tool helps you do just that.
What You’ll Learn
The calculator walks you through the key variables so you can see what those “X shares” actually mean in practice.
You’ll learn how to:
Ask the right questions before accepting an offer
Estimate potential value based on today’s valuation and tomorrow’s growth
Compare the equity to salary, bonus or commissions
Spot when an offer isn’t as good as it sounds
Why I Built It
I created this calculator for myself and after seeing friends and colleagues get dazzled by “potential upside” that turned out to be worth very little.
It’s not about saying no to equity – it’s about empowering you in the negotiation and to make an informed decision.
Try It Now
Use the Equity Offer Calculator to unpack the real value of your offer and make smarter career decisions.
That “life-changing” equity offer? Let's unpack its real value.
Are you in the process of looking for a new job and seen roles that come offered with equity or stocks & shares?
Companies, especially bootstrapped or early-stage startups, love to pitch potential in the form of equity.
It often sounds impressive and is sold to us as “potentially life-changing” – and by all means, it could be but there are a lot of variables.
Startups, from bootstrapped to Series A often use equity offers as a means to compensate for a modest salary or uncompetitive benefits packages.
So, is it worth it your time and hard work? Or could you be better off negotiating for more salary instead, or walking away for a stronger offer elsewhere?
To answer that, you need to look at the numbers behind the promise: valuation, dilution, vesting schedule, and what your ownership might look like after future funding rounds.
Don’t just go along with it outright
When equity comes up in an offer, a lot of people stay quiet. They don’t want to look like they don’t understand the game.
But asking targeted questions is exactly what a smart candidate would do. It shows you understand how startups work and that you’re serious about your value.
This tool helps you do just that.
What You’ll Learn
The calculator walks you through the key variables so you can see what those “X shares” actually mean in practice.
You’ll learn how to:
Ask the right questions before accepting an offer
Estimate potential value based on today’s valuation and tomorrow’s growth
Compare the equity to salary, bonus or commissions
Spot when an offer isn’t as good as it sounds
Why I Built It
I created this calculator for myself and after seeing friends and colleagues get dazzled by “potential upside” that turned out to be worth very little.
It’s not about saying no to equity – it’s about empowering you in the negotiation and to make an informed decision.
Try It Now
Use the Equity Offer Calculator to unpack the real value of your offer and make smarter career decisions.
