I believe that my board should absolutely be able to fire my ass
So, how will they do it in the setup you had proposed or implemented? You + your co-founder have voting control over any decision, be it firing the CEO or buying a corporate jet.
I will second the sentiment of managing your board - something any co-founder should focus on early on the path to stardom (or oblivion, as the case may be).
The government is a wasteful collection of bureaucrats. This ain’t no competition. They might launch something in 2029 vs. 2025 at a cost of 54M vs. 6M.
Don’t worry, go for it!
These are the reasons why you are doing it. Don’t fight the fears as they are normal human condition, but crucially do not lose sight of the reasons why you are doing it.
It’s gonna be alright!
Please please please: value your equity stake at ZERO when evaluating any job offer. It will be years until you have the ability to get some liquidity out of the options. And that is if the company survives, grows and gets a liquidity event (i.e., IPO/buyout).
Go for it if 152K is OK with you. 2% grant is good, you must be one of the first 8 or so.
Wow, that’s a first. OK.
Good luck!
Accelarators might be what you’re looking for. They help (usually) with a bunch of stuff, including introductions to investors for the next phase.
Accelerators might be what you’re looking for. They help (usually) with a bunch of stuff, including introductions to investors for the next phase.