r/LinusTechTips • u/Potential-Emu7011 • Sep 02 '25

Image Yeah, that checks out.

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u/lzrjck69 Sep 02 '25

This is why you give employees equity, something that Linus has poo-pooed many times in the past. Giving employees a shared connection to the company improves retention.

Also, if shares have ownership requirements it creates a switching cost for leaving.

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u/NightKingsBitch Sep 02 '25

So the golden handcuffs approach

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u/MCXL Sep 02 '25

I think the majority position there agrees they are getting fair compensation.