I have an offer from Google and Flexport for fulltime after being an intern. The google recruiter is asking for an estimate of the share value (price) for the flexport stock which the flexport recruiter sent to me in an email. The share price is not explicitly stated in the flexport offer letter and I did not sign any NDA. Can I share this number with the google recruiter?
you’re in an awesome spot either way. what’s the goal here? — to get a match, or secure the best offer? personally, i wouldn’t share the numbers directly, but rather let them know where flexport stand plus more. by showing all your cards, you give up leverage in negotiation and you settle for a match. so it ultimately depends on what you’re looking to get out of this.
Ideally secure the best offer i can get
How does the flexport offer compare with the google offer?
TC without stock?
Google will only give you 75% or less of the value of your Flexport stock.
so they make it clear to you that their stock offering will be less than your flexport offer and expect you to take it ? — sounds like terrible negotiation from google
It’s private equity so it’s value isn’t yet “real” relative to google’s. But you’re right - the way they frame it makes it seem like you’re getting less $$. It’s definitely a factor in why I didn’t accept their offer.
If you want to negotiate with Google I think an offer from FB or a company at that size will be more effective. If TC is what you're looking for, then Google is likely the better choice. If impact is what you're looking for, then Flexport is likely a better choice depending on the team at Google. What your experience at Google will be will depend heavily on your priorities and team.
Google will match. Just negotiate back and forth