I think that's why it's best to know the percentage of the company you are being offered. Share count is meaningless without knowing total number of shares.
Once you know the percentage (say 0.1%), you can figure out some other stuff. Asking about the company's hopes to go public or be acquired, and at what valuations, can lead to a lot of good discussions.
Once you know the percentage (say 0.1%), you can figure out some other stuff. Asking about the company's hopes to go public or be acquired, and at what valuations, can lead to a lot of good discussions.