Find a baby star venture to join, one that’s just started or still has few employees. Be sure it really is a star, the largest firm in a fast-growing market niche (see Chapters 11 and 12). ★ Become one of the first 20 employees. ★ Try to find a firm that is generous with the right to buy shares in the company or with ‘options’ that give you shares in the future if you and the firm
