The “Exercise” Window: Don’t Lose Your Startup Equity When You Quit
Core risk: Your stock options can expire fast after you leave because of a post-termination exercise window. What you actually own: A right to buy shares later, not shares, until you exercise. What to confirm before resigning: Vested count, strike price, exact deadline date, option type, and the step-by-step exercise process in writing. The two … Read more