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		GuiA on April 11, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Pulse Joins the LinkedIn Family Congrats to the pulse founders for entering the millionaire club. Sucks that they have to pretend to be excited about joining LinkedIn and likely suffer there for a few years, but every rose has a thorn.

richiezc on April 12, 2013 [–]

My friends startup was acquired by LinkedIn, 2 year vesting period that is heavily backloaded.

fourstar on April 12, 2013 | [–]

Please elaborate. Backloaded? In terms of what?

fananta on April 12, 2013 | | [–]

In terms of cash. So they might get 10% up front and larger portions as they near the end of the vesting period.

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