Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 17, 2017

It was a stock option incentive related “expense” but I bet you didn’t know that because in an era where we only read the headlines — they must be a train wreck losing billions. Is the revenue dependent on a concentrated set of distribution partners or platforms that put future revenue at risk? Two-f **g-billion!

Stock Options 227

Stock Options Startup Dilution Venture Capital 227

Up and Running

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Employee retention, for both startups and established businesses, is more important than ever. Federal income tax-free earnings until employees take distributions. For example, plan to set aside 10-15% of the total ownership into an ESOP pool, and allocate the options over a 3 to 4-year vesting period. Get a 409a valuation.

Vesting 88

Vesting Stock Valuation Stock Options 88

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 16, 2011

Of course, you’re going to have to perform well to make that stock useful in the acquisitions process. Do you need this for recruitment and retention? If you have been giving stock options, employees will want you to be a public company, to exercise their rights to buy the stock and sell it at a profit.

IPO 223

IPO Social Media Media Exit Strategy 223