Rewards range anywhere from actual stock market shares to dinner certificates to T - shirts and trophies. (valuestockguide.com)
Stock certificates are not actual stock, but an indication of the gift or bonus that you're providing. (rocketlawyer.com)
Any equity - for - services discussion between you and a start - up should also cover how you want to receive the equity: as actual stock or as stock options. (inc.com)