Yes. The experience alone will help you with future projects
It depends. Equity is one way to incentivize performance. If you're not into betting, and the company is willing to substitute higher pay and/or bonuses, it shouldn't matter. Keep in mind, an early stage start-up will expect more time and energy investment from their employees, so make sure whatever compensation ratios you negotiate for yourself provide the proper return on your personal investment.
It depends on a lot of factors
It depends on so many factors. Are they compensating you in another way? Is the pay + experience something you want? Are you interested in the project? It's worth it if you are happy with the arrangement.
No. Startups generally cannot pay commensurate with other more established companies in their space. Equity is necessary to fill this gap and attract talent.
Yes, it depends on your goal.
No. As an employee you are taking, almost, as much risk as the owner of the startup by investing your professional time into their endeavor.
No. Low compensation is not worth the effort put in to the business. Been there done that.
If the pay makes up for the lack of equity. You should be compensated fairly for your work.
It all depends! Maybe not, but if the vision of the founder is strong & there is a future, then maybe
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