Employee Stock Options

This article provides practical guidance for founders on designing equity refresh plans to keep early employees motivated and aligned with company goals as their initial stock grants vest.

An option pool is equity reserved for future employees. It is a critical tool for hiring talent but requires careful planning to manage founder dilution effectively.

Equity represents ownership in a company. This article defines the term, explores its role as a currency for hiring and fundraising, and explains the risks of dilution.

Common stock is the standard unit of ownership for founders and employees. It offers voting rights but holds lower financial priority than preferred stock during a company exit.