Ep 33 | Navigating Equity Comp 101

If you've ever looked at a startup job offer and thought, “This sounds exciting… but what does any of this actually mean?”, this episode is for you. Priya sits down with fintech veteran and former VC partner Liran Amrany to demystify startup equity. Together, they break down what you're being offered (ISOs, NSOs, RSUs, and more), how to evaluate the value of equity compensation, and the lifestyle tradeoffs that come with betting on a startup.Whether you're negotiating an offer or just want to understand how startup equity works, this episode gives you the tools and questions to confidently navigate it all.TakeawaysWhat all those acronyms in your offer letter mean (ISOs, NSOs, RSUs, etc.)How to ask smart questions about valuation, cap tables, and strike pricesThe tradeoffs between cash comp and equity—and how to make that decisionWhy “You have 90 days to exercise” is a big dealHow to make startup equity enhance your financial plan; not be your only planFollow Priya Malani: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ |⁠ Instagram⁠ |⁠ YouTube⁠ | ⁠Stash Wealth⁠THE STUFF OUR LAWYERS WANT US TO SAY: Stash Wealth is a Registered Investment Advisor. Content presented is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to make an offer or solicitation for any specific securities product, service, or strategy. Consult with a qualified investment adviser (that's us) before implementing any strategy. Investing involves risk, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. There… we said it.