> it's like taking that money an investing it right then and there.
I disagree. This is only the case if the options are $50k in cash, or $50k in equity. With startups, the options are $0k in cash or $50k in equity. Startups can wish equity into existence, but they can't magically produce cash.
I disagree. This is only the case if the options are $50k in cash, or $50k in equity. With startups, the options are $0k in cash or $50k in equity. Startups can wish equity into existence, but they can't magically produce cash.