When joining a firm that is transitioning from private partnership to public company status, the optimal timing is to join before the IPO date rather than negotiating terms that carry over past the IPO.

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David Salman

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one of the big lessons I have in my life is if you're joining a new firm, it's a private partnership. Don't spend six months negotiating so you carry over past the IPO date. Join join before join before the IPO.

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Ben Horowitz and David Solomon: The Sweetest Macro Spot in 40 Yearsa16z
Created: 8/12/2026, 10:05:59 PM

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