Is joining a pre ipo company worth it?

Blind makes it sound like you're guaranteed to get a million dollars when the company has an IPO. Is that actually how this works? Let's say you joined airbnb, uber, or coursera two years before they IPO'd, would you be a millionaire?

Better.com nxop1171 May 29, 2021

Yes

Better.com nxop1171 May 29, 2021

I am

Better.com nxop1171 May 29, 2021

Hopefully

Airbnb BnBPo May 29, 2021

I joined 1 year before as a 1st line manager, vested shares are worth 1.5MM right now.

Amazon shitp0ster May 29, 2021

Can you share what was the TC when you joined and now? Also what's first line manager? Like senior manager

Snap IICr27 May 29, 2021

if you joined Uber or snap before ipo, your compensation would have decreased for a couple of years after IPO. Nothing is guaranteed. The current hot IPO market may or may not last for the next couple years.

eBay INNA36 May 29, 2021

Add Lyft to the list as well

Expedia Group hheello May 29, 2021

It's always a gamble. So if you should join or not depends on what your research on this startup has uncovered, your risk tolerance, etc.

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Citadel pizza roll May 30, 2021

How does it help your sex life? Younger women care a lot more about looks than money

Microsoft POPROCK May 30, 2021

He got them foxes and cougars. Nah he probably just buying 3sorts

Vodafone ramakrishn May 30, 2021

Depends on how much before you join it