Episode 380: Equity for Developers with Aaron Kahn

The Ruby on Rails Podcast

Returning from Episode 343, Aaron Kahn is a Certified Financial Planner at Wealth Management Strategies, Inc. Brittany and Brian invited Aaron back on to the show to break down equity for developers: why they should care, equity terminology and guidance for when their employer is sold and they have vested stock.

Show Notes & Links:

• Episode 343: Finance for Software Developers with Aaron Kahn
• 83(b) Election
• An Introduction to Incentive Stock Options
• Non-Qualified Stock Option (NSO)
• The Importance of Diversification
• Satisficing
• Aaron Kahn on LinkedIn
• Aaron's Website

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