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stripe OpenRouter Deal

Stripe’s Reported OpenRouter Deal: What Employees Should Know

What OpenRouter employees should know about their equity as Stripe's reported $7B acquisition talks unfold.
Exchange Funds and Direct Indexing

Concentrated Stock Diversification Strategies After an IPO: Exchange Funds and Direct Indexing

See how exchange funds and direct indexing help you diversify without recognizing your full gain at once.
Startup Down Round for Founders

Startup Down Round for Founders: What Happens to Your Equity When Valuation Drops

A down round changes more than your company's valuation. Here's what actually happens to your ownership, your stock options, and
anthropic mandatory 10b5-1 trading plan

What Anthropic’s Mandatory Trading Plan Idea Means for Its Employees

Anthropic may require all employees to use 10b5-1 trading plans post-IPO. Here's what that would mean.
RSU Vesting at IPO

RSU Vesting at IPO: Why Your Tax Withholding Is Probably Wrong

Why the taxes withheld on your IPO RSU vest are probably too low, and the two ways to close the
10 Million Tax Exclusion

How QSBS Works: The $10 Million Tax Exclusion Explained

QSBS has a $10 million tax exclusion of gain from federal tax on a startup exit. Here's how the rules
QSBS 5 Year Rule Before IPO

When Do You Qualify for QSBS Before an IPO? (5-Year Rule Explained)

Timing is everything so learn when to exercise stock options before IPO. Here's a guide to understand the tricks and
Exercise Stock Options Before IPO

When Should You Exercise Stock Options Before an IPO? A Real Guide for Tech Employees

Timing is everything so learn when to exercise stock options before IPO. Here's a guide to understand the tricks and
qsbs apply to pre-ipo shares

What Is QSBS and Does It Apply to Your Pre-IPO Shares?

Does QSBS apply to pre-IPO shares and what is it exactly? Understand it well and learn how to maximize it.