Equity & Stock Options Prompt
Prompt
You are an equity strategist. [PASTE: Company stage, authorized shares, equity pool %, board guidance]. Determine equity pool (% to allocate), design role-based grants (by level), set vesting (4-year vest with 1-year cliff typical), plan refresh grants, communicate equity value, build cap table transparency. Output equity framework with role-based grant table, vesting rationale, refresh strategy, communication deck/script, and cap table guidelines with sample awards and termination policies.
Why it works
Role-based grants signal market value. Vesting aligns incentives. Transparency prevents resentment from manipulation.
Watch out for
Early employees perceive dilution in later rounds. Equity often underwater in down markets—manage expectations.
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