The second fix might be good for amplitude, but it&#x27;s probably bad for employees.  Potential employees are highly likely to over-estimate the chances of the higher buyout scenarios, and to under-estimate the effects of dilution and preferred shares.   By spending time going over the spreadsheet with them you&#x27;re increasing their confidence in the numbers, making them more likely to make these mistakes.<p>Without the second change, potential employees are much more likely to go with the more accurate heuristic that options are worthless.