<ul><li>SpaceX, valued at $350 billion, offered stock options to early employees as a financial incentive.</li><li>The stock options helped SpaceX recruit top engineering talent and compete with other rocket companies like Blue Origin.</li><li>Employees can turn shares into cash through company sales, tender offers, or future IPOs.</li><li>Working at SpaceX offered the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and gain valuable industry experience.</li></ul>

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