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It's funny, because developers do this sort of thing all the time for much less equity.

Startup: Hey, come work here for below market salary for 5% that vests over 4 years Dev: Sounds rad!

This guy: Hey, work on your own project for 50%, and you only have to work on is the MVP for a month, and I'll pay you sort of crappy but probably better than other people in other fields. HN Devs: You. fucking. bastard.

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Also - Startup: And you're going to be working on our project, with the documents and design we came up with. Dev: Great!

This guy: Work on your own idea! Have your own dream! I'll just put in the money and experience to make the business a success. HN Devs: You're not offering enough to have a 50% share in the company that wouldn't exist without you!

> I'll just put in the money and experience

What experience?, I don't know who this guy is!.

Well I didn't say it's true, just that he's claiming it's true.

It is funny. Although, I don't think that comparison is completely fair. Usually, a startup that has started hiring has already achieved some degree of progress, traction, and demonstrated potential.

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