The document provides guidance for executives considering quitting their corporate job to join a startup. It outlines the key risks and rewards to consider, including lower cash compensation but potential high equity upside. It also summarizes what to expect in terms of compensation structure for mature, growth-stage, and early-stage startups. Specifically, equity compensation depends on the company's valuation and stage, with early stage startups posing higher risk but greater reward potential.
1. Quitting a cushy corporate job to join a
start-up venture.
A guide for executives
Shyam Kamadolli
Entrepreneur, Venture Capitalist and Private Equity
Investor