Do most startups now give you an option slider between base / stock before making an offer?

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I've noticed that almost every post Series A startup now gives me an option for how much stock options I want vs cash. I can choose base heavy salary or I can choose more stock and less salary. I actually care a bit less about salary so I'm inclined to choose more stock.

Can I negotiate in this case since the ratio might be fixed? You think it might be possible to ask for the most salary + the most stock? Best of both worlds haha

Interestingly, I feel like it could be cool to get a list of companies that do this because they are likely early stage and have good growth potential

antisocialplatypus · Accepted Answer

Can’t hurt! The worst they say is no, and then you know you didn’t leave any money on the table. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

AlwaysRock · Answer

Yeah you can certainly still negotiate in this case. Typically its easiest to negotiate around total comp and ask whatever the base/stock slider is and if there is a max in some area. Some start ups say you can choose the base to equity balance but will push back if you try to go all base or they have a 1.5 equity multiplier.

az082cf9q9wvrhb · Answer

Guess it depends on the company and stage, but yes you're correct that a lot of companies are now doing this slider thing. A lot of companies also claim to have their compensation bands set and that it's a "best offer up front" and that you can only choose between the tradeoffs between base / equity. But in my experience, after telling them I have a competing offer that's way higher, I've been able to go above what they initially offered even in the sliders, and get basically above max base, and maxed out stock. So definitely try negotiating with them, and see if it's the absolute best they're able to offer. Always helps to have competing offers.

6ym891ukphg5xkq · Answer

Getting bored at FB?

Do most startups now give you an option slider between base / stock before making an offer?

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