Hash003
Hash003

ESOP Buyback

A friend of mine just got a ESOP buyback opportunity. Thing to note here is that the startup is just under 3 Years Old. Thoughts?

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salt
Gojek11mo

Take the money and run - Steve Miller

spymig
spymig

Depends on the risk profiles of the company and employee

In general with startup ESOPs: A Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush (aka take the cash)

Bakwasmaal
Bakwasmaal

If ESOPs are being bought back it’s to sell to a bidder at a higher price . Who is acquiring your startup?

Zorrow
Zorrow

take it

BorrowerBadshah
BorrowerBadshah

Blindly take it.

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Cobra
CobraStealth12mo

Share your ESOP buyback story..

Fast learning and fast paced growth aside, after 15 years of MNC experience I joined a startup to get some ESOPs.. and hopefully a good buyback ..

I have worked in 2 startups now.Both of these were already Unicorns when I joined .

W...

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Salary comparison

Product Analyst at faang+ CTC - 20.5 lpa full cash

Vs

APM at Series C (climate tech Startup) CTC - 27.5 lpa ( cash + ESOP)

Which one is better for career progression Like APM at a startup or a PA in big MNC

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The ESOP is a bit of a blind bet. It's paper money that can get you a windfall if all goes to plan and executio...