Pre-IPO: Early-Exercise Options

Can I exercise my options before they are vested and make a timely Section 83(b) election to be taxed on the spread at that point? This is premium content

Generally, stock options are exercisable only when they vest. However, some pre-IPO companies grant options that...
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