Y Combinator Startup Podcast How To NOT Get Screwed As A Software Engineer | Dalton & Michael Podcast
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Dec 21, 2023 The podcast dives into the challenges faced by technical founders and employees in startups. It highlights the often unfair equity distribution between tech and business roles, urging listeners to assess their worth. The hosts share insights on navigating disparities in responsibilities and recognizing both positive and negative signals in startup culture. They stress the importance of accountability and open communication for job satisfaction, encouraging engineers to take ownership of their careers for better recognition and success.
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Equity Split Advice
- Consider equal equity splits, especially for early-stage startups.
- This fosters a sense of ownership and partnership among co-founders.
Equity and Motivation
- Most of a startup's journey lies ahead, not behind.
- Equal equity motivates co-founders to contribute more effectively.
Early Employee Equity
- Evaluate your equity's fairness based on your contributions and responsibilities.
- Early employees acting as technical co-founders deserve substantial equity, not just 1%.