| Years of Tenure | Typical Accumulated Shares/Options (Vested Portion) | Est. Current Paper Value (at ~$400/share) | Notes / IPO Upside Potential |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–2 years | 5,000–15,000 (partial vesting, ~20–40%) | $100K – $500K+ | Newer grants at higher strikes. Modest vested value; strong future refreshes. IPO adds meaningful but not transformative gains yet. |
| 3–5 years | 10,000–30,000+ (50–80%+ vested, multiple grants) | $500K – $2M+ | Balanced low + recent strikes. Common for solid mid-level performers. IPO often pushes to $1M–$5M+ range. |
| 5–10 years | 20,000–50,000+ (high vesting, promotions) | $2M – $10M+ | Significant low-strike early options (e.g., $7–$42). Many become millionaires+. IPO frequently $5M–$20M+ for strong cases. |
| 10+ years (Early Cohort) | 30,000–100,000+ (fully vested multiples) | $10M – $50M+ (or far higher) | Massive multipliers (10–200x+). Examples like 45k ISOs at low strikes. Thousands of long-tenured staff hit millionaire+ status post-IPO. |
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