Ask HN: How long would you go unpaid on a startup?
Suppose you are working for a startup, how long would you go unpaid and give credit to the company? (With and without equity)
If its not my company, then not at all. Even with equity, since equity is worthless (until its not).
I define "my company" as: I don't necessarily have to have had a part in coming up with the idea or have to have a fancy position like CEO/COO/CTO, but rather have physical ownership (equity; a minimum of 10%, anything less doesn't feel like really owning the company), my opinions matter (input) and the other founders recognise me as a founder and treat me as a founder (this includes being named as a founder on any documentation where doing so is relevant, eg, slide decks, angellist).