Launch HN: Compound (YC S19) – helping employees understand equity compensation
I&#x27;m shocked by the comments of those here that don&#x27;t see why something like this must exist and don&#x27;t see that there is tremendous financial upside for whoever cracks this. Employee equity can generate unbelievable amounts of wealth as well as unbelievable tax consequences&#x2F;missed opportunities. The deck is mostly stacked against employees, and you&#x27;re on your own navigating treacherous waters with little information. A strong company in this space can protect employees and ultimately advocate for them and improve the landscape. Or it can augment the deck being stacked in favor of the investors etc. depending on how things shake out for the winners in this space.