What is Advisor Equity and How Does It Work for Startups?

[Yisiwa]

I recently came across the concept of “advisor equity” and I’m curious to learn more about it. Specifically, how does advisor equity work in the context of startups? How is the equity typically structured, and what are the benefits for both the advisor and the startup? For anyone who has experience with it, could you share insights on how to properly negotiate advisor equity and what to be cautious about?

For reference, here’s an article I found that explains it in detail: https://treelife.in/legal/all-about-advisor-equity/

I’d love to hear thoughts from anyone who has been involved in advisor agreements or equity discussions in startups!

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