{"product_id":"founders-pocket-guide-stock-options-and-equity-compensation-paperback","title":"Founder's Pocket Guide: Stock Options and Equity Compensation - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStephen R. Poland\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLisa A. Bucki\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis highly visual guide offers startup founders and employees a \"nuts and bolts\" view of how stock options and other forms of equity compensation work in early-stage startups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout this guide numerous mini-infographics illustrate the key concepts founders need to know and show the relationships between stock option grants, vesting timelines, exercise timing, and associated tax implications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn detail, this Founder's Pocket Guide walks entrepreneurs though the following elements: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStartup Equity Compensation Basics: Sharing Equity with Your Team\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first section of this guide is structured to help founders build a base of understanding about the numerous definitions and terminology related to startup equity compensation and stock options. Topics covered include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA brief refresher on startup equity in preparation for delving into the details of stock options and other forms of equity compensation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA quick review of how startup equity ownership is shared between the various stakeholder of a startup including the founders, investors, and employees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe fundamental mechanics of how startup stock options work, including option grants, exercising, vesting, and selling of stock shares.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed review of equity compensation terminology and definitions, such as vesting, strike price, fair market value, and spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn explanation of each of the most common types of equity compensation including Restricted Stock, Incentive Stock Options, Non-Qualified Stock Options, and Restricted Stock Units.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEquity Compensation Types in Detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe next section of this guide reviews each of the most common types of equity compensation, including detailed components such as tax implications, vesting and exercise parameters, and other IRS rules governing the ownership of each equity type. The following equity compensation types are covered: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestricted Stock (RS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncentive Stock Options (ISOs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly Exercise Incentive Stock Options (EE-ISOs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNonstatutory Stock Options (NSOs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly Exercise Nonstatutory Stock Options (EE-NSOs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestricted Stock Units (RSU)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishing Your Startup's Equity Plan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the final part of this guide we dig deeper into the key areas founders need to consider when developing an equity plan for their startup, with specific focus on the following issues: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to implement a formal equity incentive plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat factors to consider when deciding how large the equity compensation pool should be\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to decide employee equity award amounts at the different stages of a startup's lifecycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat general steps to take to establish a equity compensation plan for your startup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat key information that must be communicated to employees about equity compensation awards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich step-by-step calculations are needed to truly understand equity ownership percentages and value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow IRS and SEC rules impact private company equity compensation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 146\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.31 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 15, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45665967571046,"sku":"9781938162145","price":21.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/T3kybHdnNWw3VUVvc1V6eHZoeS9pZz09.webp?v=1779965427","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/founders-pocket-guide-stock-options-and-equity-compensation-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}