I was an early SpaceX employee. My equity helped me pay off student loans, buy a home, and make risky career moves.

Josh Giegel, a former SpaceX employee from 2009 to 2012, attributes financial stability and career flexibility to equity received during his tenure, which helped pay off student loans, purchase a home, and support his current startup, Gambit. The article highlights the long-term benefits of early equity in a growing company like SpaceX.