Exit opps from startup

Hey guys,

I'm a recent graduate from a target school who's interested in VC and entrepreneurship. I just got an offer from an early-stage fintech startup as a financial analyst. The base salary is fairly high and the benefits package is decent. I also got some stock options. The one thing that worries me is exit opps if the startup goes sideways. I'm quite risk-loving, but like to plan for the worst. What doors can this opportunity open? 

Also, how do top business schools view startup experience, assuming the rest of my profile is strong? 

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