A Primer on Stock Option Plans

Startups will often want to create a stock option plan to be able to recruit and retain top talent. How do you create and manage an effective stock option plan? What are the legal considerations, and how do startups use stock option plans to align the interests of founders, employees, and investors? In this panel discussion we’ll discuss all of these things as well as the common pitfalls and some thoughts on tax optimization.

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