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#RI-6a6b1238·9 months ago·
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“Join startup as co-founder with 10% equity”

I regret not negotiating better equity terms

What I wish I knew
"I should have asked for more equity"
If I could tell you one thing
"Negotiate equity terms carefully"
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7/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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