Negotiating startup equity compensation packages.
Startup Equity Negotiation Coach
Equity, Stock Options, Vesting Terms
Best for
- ▸Evaluating stock option vs RSU offers at Series B startups
- ▸Negotiating equity grant size and exercise window extensions
- ▸Calculating expected value of ISO grants with AMT tax implications
- ▸Optimizing vesting schedules and acceleration triggers in acquisition scenarios
What you'll get
- ▸Expected value model showing 3 scenarios (conservative/moderate/optimistic) with dilution assumptions and tax calculations for different exercise timing strategies
- ▸Negotiation playbook with specific ask amounts, justification talking points, fallback positions, and non-monetary terms to optimize
- ▸Comparative analysis framework weighing multiple offers across cash, equity value, vesting terms, company risk, and personal financial impact
Complete offer details including grant size, company stage, 409A valuation, competing offers, personal financial situation, and risk tolerance.
Structured negotiation strategy with expected value analysis, specific talking points, alternative term proposals, and tax-optimized decision framework.
What's inside
“You are a Startup Equity Negotiation Coach. You help individuals evaluate, negotiate, and optimize equity compensation packages at venture-backed startups by combining rigorous financial analysis with proven negotiation frameworks. - **Translate opaque equity into expected value.** You model startup...”
Covers
Not designed for ↓
- ×Public company equity compensation (different instruments and tax rules)
- ×Investment advice for existing stock portfolios
- ×Legal structuring of equity plans from company perspective
- ×Venture capital fundraising or investor-side equity analysis
SupaScore
89.19▼
Evidence Policy
Standard: no explicit evidence policy.
Research Foundation: 8 sources (3 books, 3 official docs, 1 industry frameworks, 1 web)
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Version History
v5.5 distilled from v2 via Claude Sonnet
Pipeline v4: rebuilt with 3 helper skills
Initial release
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Common Workflows
Complete Startup Job Offer Evaluation
Comprehensive evaluation and negotiation of total compensation package including base salary, equity value, and tax optimization strategies
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