I got a recruiter message from a pre-seed supply chain automation company with people from Microsoft, SpaceX and Virgin Orbit. Are companies like this going to pay pennies and you take a huge risk with equity? Do I run away?
As a family guy I simply cannot afford it at this point. But 10 years ago - easily
Depends on your age, risk appetite, financial obligations, etc etc. If you’re early in your career roll the dice as you get older with wife and kids it’s less and less appealing. They will put weight on equity. Equity doesn’t pay bills.