orig. post on Quora Dan Walter’s Answer This is actually possible under two scenarios. One of these is very common....
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★ Do software engineering companies typically give you to stock packages to vest together over 4 years (you get x amount in 2013 you have been doing really well lately and get x amount in 2014?
Feb 03,2014February 3, 2014
Orig question and answers on Quora Dan Walter’s Response Performance-based equity compensation is becoming more common. Usually these awards are...
Can incentive stock options be performance based?
Jan 28,2014January 28, 2014
View Orig. question on Quora For example, could management accelerate vesting of ISOs based on performance/reviews (without negative consequences, such...
Is it alright to not give shares to employees of a startup?
Jan 28,2014January 28, 2014
Orig. Question on Quora Dan Walter’s Answer I really think this depends on the type of startup, how/where it is...
If my option grant consists of both ISO & NSO stocks at the same exercise price, should I exercise the ISO grant in priority or the NSO grant?
Jan 28,2014January 28, 2014
Question from Quora: If my option grant consists of both ISO & NSO stocks at the same exercise price, should...
If an RSU plan allows for deferral of receipt of shares at the option of the recipient, what are the frequent parameters, terms and restrictions of that deferral?
Jan 13,2014January 13, 2014
Dan’s Answer: Generally: Deferral must be at least 5 years from the date of the original vesting. Deferral must be...
★ What kind of Sale Events other than an IPO are available to ex-employees who have vested RSUs in a pre-IPO company?
Jan 13,2014January 13, 2014
RSUs usually have an early termination date if an Employee leaves. Assuming an employee wants to leave but is unsure...
In what ways have companies attempted to make compensation proportional to actual performance, and which methods have been most successful?
Dec 16,2013December 16, 2013
There are a wide array of methods that may link compensation to company performance. Some of these define “performance” broadly...
How important are stock options as part of a compensation package when recruiting for a startup?
Dec 16,2013December 16, 2013
The importance of stock options in start-up recruiting is largely dependent on your industry, location and the position for which...
What is a typical stock grant for a CFO of Series A venture backed company?
Dec 16,2013December 16, 2013
This is a very difficult question to answer with any accuracy. There are more variables than most people consider when...