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ESOPs Explained: What Every Employee Must Know Before Signing (Grant, Vest, Exercise & More)

Most employees don't understand what they're actually signing when they accept stock options. And that misunderstanding can cost them lakhs of rupees. In this video, Rijas sits down with Diganth Jagadish (Co-Founder of Incentiv) to break down ESOPs from the ground up: what they actually are, how they work, and what you need to look for before accepting an offer with stock options. Whether you're a first-time employee evaluating a startup offer or a seasoned professional trying to understand your equity, this is the clearest explanation of ESOPs you'll find. Incentiv Website: https://incentiv.finance/ [https://incentiv.finance/] Topics covered: What an ESOP actually is (and what it isn't) The 3 key events: Grant, Vesting, and Exercise What cliff period means and why it matters How to evaluate an ESOP offer like an investor What questions to ask your company before you sign Chapters: 00:00 What is an ESOP? 01:39 Grant, Vest, and Exercise. 05:01 How to evaluate an ESOP offer 07:14 Cliff period — the 12-month rule in India 08:15 Vesting schedules explained 09:00 Due diligence on the company

Engineer → Product Manager → CEO | Shailesh Hegde on Career Growth & Leadership | Hubilo CEO

Engineer → Product Manager → CEO — in this episode of Career Talk, Hubilo CEO Shailesh Hegde shares his journey and the lessons he learned along the way. We dive into: * Transitioning from engineering to product management * How to grow into a CEO role by expanding scope and taking risks * Breaking through mid-career stagnation in your 30s and 40s * Building influence as a senior leader Productivity systems, hiring philosophies, and leveraging AI If you’re an engineer, product manager, or mid-career professional aiming for leadership Shailesh’s story is packed with insights you can apply to your own career. 📌 Subscribe to Career Talk for more conversations with top leaders, founders, and career experts