• ANNUALIZED
  • PROJECTION
  • CASH FLOW
  • HUMAN

How to compare cash and equity offers with your AI

Connect your compensation data once. Your AI handles the math to show you the real value of your equity versus a higher base salary.

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Short answer

How do I compare cash and equity offers with my AI?

Your AI calculates the annualized difference between a guaranteed base salary and the projected value of your equity. You'll get a side-by-side breakdown of the trade-offs.

The results you get.

What your analysis produces.

Once you provide your offer details, your AI generates these specific outcomes.

ANNUALIZED

Annualized value gap

The AI calculates the yearly difference between your cash and equity. You see exactly what the equity is worth on a per-year basis.

PROJECTION

Equity upside models

The tool runs projections based on your specific equity terms. You get a clear view of potential value over time.

CASH FLOW

Guaranteed cash baseline

The AI establishes your base salary as the floor. This gives you a stable number to measure all equity risks against.

HUMAN

Final decision making

The AI provides the math, but you decide if the risk is worth it. You use these numbers to negotiate your next contract.

The workflow

What your AI does when the data arrives.

The AI takes your raw offer numbers and turns them into a comparison model.

  1. Ingest offer data

    Your AI reads the base salary and equity grant details you provide. It organizes these into a structured format for calculation.

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  2. Calculate annualized delta

    The AI computes the difference between your steady cash and the projected equity value. It spreads the equity value across your vesting period.

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  3. Model growth scenarios

    The agent applies different growth assumptions to your equity. This shows how much the gap changes if the company value shifts.

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  4. Summarize the trade-off

    The AI presents a final comparison. You get a plain English summary of the cash-to-equity trade-off.

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Try it

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Use these prompts to kick off your analysis.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed info with your actual offer numbers, like salary or stock count.

US Equity Compensation Calculator Connector

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Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Sln32nF1gF4aegVOLzqdYeSikvnoEa3sBvsLAvIC/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — US Equity Compensation Calculator capabilities are ready to use.
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  • Compare my $180,000 base salary against an offer with $50,000 in equity vesting over 4 years.

  • Calculate the annualized difference if I take $200,000 cash versus $160,000 cash plus $80,000 in stock.

  • Run a comparison for my current offer: $150,000 salary and 1,000 units vesting over 48 months.

  • Show me the annualized equity upside for a $175,000 salary with a $60,000 equity grant.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI predict the exact future price of my stock?

    No. The AI uses your provided growth assumptions to create projections, but it cannot predict actual market movements.

  • 02

    Does the AI change my actual contract or offer letter?

    No. The AI only performs calculations and analysis. It has no ability to edit or sign legal documents.

  • 03

    What happens if I don't know the exact equity value?

    You can provide your best estimate or the number of units, and the AI will work with the data you give it.

  • 04

    Can the AI handle different vesting schedules?

    Yes. The tool is designed to annualize equity based on the specific vesting periods you provide.

  • 05

    Will my sensitive salary data be stored by Vinkius?

    No. Vinkius manages the connection, but your specific compensation data stays within your AI client's session.

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