alt Hacker NewsThose numbers are not realistic. At a company at this stage (series E I think?), you’ll be lucky to have 0.01% as an engineer.
Most importantly, there is no guarantee there will be any payout at all. It’s not an acquisition and we don’t know the terms.
Series E was just 3 months ago. $2M for 3 months work seems fantastic to me. Series B equity was anytime through early 2021. This is a fantastic outcome for everyone in Groq.
What I'm reading here is 100% envy and resentment of their success. But that only works if you're already rich or president, preferably both for best results.