Ask HN: Why would anyone work for a startup? This is in response to a HN post from today [Autotab](https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/autotab/jobs/V5V8saO-founding-engineer) "We are building a tiny, ambitious team that works shoulder-to-shoulder 6 days / week." "Compensation: $130 - $180 / 0.50% - 2.49% Location: NYC" Why would anyone work six days a week for 0.5%? At 0.5% ownership, the company needs a $40million valuation for this equity to be worth $200K pre-tax. If they have more investment rounds and you get diluted to 0.1%, for the equity to be worth $200K the company needs a $200million valuation. So here's my question: What factors might make these terms appealing, or what might be the reasons someone would consider such a role despite these conditions? edit: "these conditions" being average/low base, equity with tiny prospects of becoming life-changing money, work 6 days a week |