Trading job vs CFO in start up

So I currently work as muni bond prop trader. Basically day trading muni bonds. I know it doesn't make the most sense. Pay is 66k + bonus. Only problem is this is my second job and I have only been at for a few months. My friend has a tech start up that is past the seed stage. I do not really qualify for the position but he wants me to work as their CFO and I have in writing a contract of 100k+bonus+stock options. It sounds a little to good to be true and I really have access to it as I know the right person at the right time. I do plan on going to grad school in a couple years and then hopefully to a HF or PE career. What would be a better opportunity for me and what would look better on a grad school application?

 

start up....also, try to get a sweet signing bonus in case you guys blow up or something. And even then, you can always go back to trading bonds if it doesn't work out.

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