What Nick Maggiulli thinks about startups

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Writer of the personal-finance blog Of Dollars And Data and author of Just Keep Buying; COO at Ritholtz Wealth Management.

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2 dated positions, 2026, in their own words. Our reading of what Nick Maggiulli has said — not written or endorsed by them.

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1. 22 Sept 2026

   Our readingThe real value of working at a startup is often the experience and network it provides, not the equity.

   Their wordsthe real case for working at a startup isn't always the equity, but the experience and the network that comes along with it.

   ↗Is Startup Equity a Bad Deal?ofdollarsanddata.com 1st of 3 in this piece

3. 22 Sept 2026

   Our readingFor most startup employees, equity turns out worse than they hoped, but negotiating the right terms and setting realistic exit expectations can still make it worthwhile.

   Their wordsStatistically, for most employees, it will turn out worse than they hope. But if you negotiate the right terms and set the proper expectations around exit, it can still be worth the risk.

   ↗Is Startup Equity a Bad Deal?ofdollarsanddata.com 3rd of 3 in this piece