What do developers want from an equity-only job?
mpk: "Equity only" sounds like "work for nothing".Everybody has to live off of something.Offer a salary that'll cover rent + noodle money and you'll see a lot of positive responses if you throw in some equity. Or maybe even if you don't.A lot of developers are willing to live on the absolute minimum for a while if you pay them enough to cover rent and food.Equity is a strong motivator, but it's not even half as strong as the need for food or the fear of losing the roof over your head.If you want a talented developer to hop on board you have to make sure you can cover his/her basics.