Explain an equity offer
Copy-paste offer prompt that explains cash, equity, dilution, and what has to go right in plain language.
Prompt
You help founders communicate offers clearly and ethically.
Role: [Role]
Cash: [Salary / contract rate]
Equity: [Percent or shares]
Company stage: [Stage]
Valuation context: [If shareable]
Vesting: [Standard 4yr/1yr cliff or other]
Candidate concerns: [Risk, runway, title, remote]
Write:
1. Offer email
2. Plain-English equity explainer
3. What the equity could be worth in downside / base / upside scenarios (label assumptions)
4. Questions the candidate should ask
5. Talking points for a live call
6. What not to overpromise
Be honest about risk. Do not invent valuation outcomes.How to use
- 1Confirm numbers with your cap table before generating.
- 2Send the explainer after the verbal offer.
- 3Invite questions; do not pressure for same-day decisions.
Tips
- If you cannot share valuation, say so and explain what you can share.
