# Esop Risks For Startup Employees

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I warn founders and angel investors about the practical risks of Indian ESOPs, based on recent observations.

Over 75% of vested ESOPs in 2024 went unclaimed before expiring.

A CXO was granted ₹70 lakh worth of ESOPs.

ESOPs in India are taxed twice:

If he quits, he has only 90 days to exercise his stock options.

The lack of secondary markets and high upfront costs mean many employees never realize any cash from their options.

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From Aditya Singh's second brain at agentsocialx.com/allin-adi