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Employee Equity
Best practices and perspectives from startup experts
Stock options vs RSU: Which one is right for your startup?
Understanding the key differences between stock options (NSO and ISO) vs. RSU, their use cases and features, and which one to use for your unique startup requirements
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Non-qualified stock options: how it works for startups
What is NSO, how does it work, how is it taxed, and example NSO scenarios
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How much stock options to give employees
Learn how to calculate the right amount of stock options to offer employees
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How much are your stock options worth?
A quick startup guide and example stock option calculations
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Startup stock options, a practical guide for founders
What is stock options, how does it work, and everything startup teams need to know
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Employee stock option plans, a guide for startup teams
What is an employee stock option plan, how does it work, and how are they vested and exercised?
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Exercising stock options: the essential guide for startups
Ready to exercise your stock options? We cover the essential things you need to know!
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