[tpaschalis]

What is the general view on this? I don't have an economics background, but.. Well, the 'startup scene' isn't necessarily mature and/or tested enough for employees to be able to take a 10 year risk. In a sense, for a failing startup, stock options might as well be monopoly money.

[st3v3r]

It's not really a 10 year risk, as you keep the options that have vested whether or not you're still with the company. And if the startup fails, if you haven't exercised, you shouldn't be out any money.