Getting Paid in Equity: How It Works
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Explains how being paid in equity works for freelancers, drawing on the presenter’s personal experience accepting shares instead of cash. Covers what equity compensation means, how to evaluate such offers, and practical lessons to avoid starting from zero when assessing stock-based pay.
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chapters (9)
- 0:00Introduction
- 1:04What is equity
- 2:31Startup valuation example
- 4:56Dilution and share value
- 6:21Equity taxation
- 8:49Tax optimization
- 10:14Legal process France
- 12:42Key points and risks
- 14:28Beyond money
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