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by bmelton 5765 days ago
What happens if a liquidity event occurs within the first year, before the cliff? Do I still have my options, and am just unable to exercise them?
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It depends on the event. You would still have the options, but might not be able exercise any of them until a cliff is reached. The event might also include a trigger of some sort that accelerate the cliff/vesting schedule, but I think this is usually just a mechanism for founders & early employees.