Golden Handcuffs
The C-level to IC comp ratio is still way too astronomical.  If a VC is telling you he feels there’s a better way to comp, he has a financial interest in ensuring your loss.Do not support investor-focused comp models like backweighted vesting (Amazon) or outright fraud like a start-up giving you a stock offer with no percentage or no 409A.Employees deserve high-quality equity on par with investors.  The OP’s suggestion is a major step back in one of the greediest economies in history. Complete non-starter.  Don’t let this guy live in your thoughts rent-free.