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31 January 2018

Should Startups Extend The Window To Exercise Options?

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David Gammell, in this article published by Xconomy, discusses key factors for founders to consider when making decisions regarding how and when to grant stock options to employees.
United States Employment and HR

David Gammell, in this article published by Xconomy, discusses key factors for founders to consider when making decisions regarding how and when to grant stock options to employees. 

Excerpt: Pinterest did it. Square did it. And Coinbase did it, too. These unicorns have all given departing employees more than the standard 90 days to exercise their stock options. They've extended the window to exercise options for employees who have at least a minimum period of service. Read the article.

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