Ask HN: What type of compensation for 'Technology Adviser' type role?

Hi,<p>-=My Background=-<p>- Software developer manager with 14 years experience in multiple software companies&#x2F;roles.<p>-=Situation background=-<p>- For the past 6 - 8 months I&#x27;ve been in contact with a person who owns a company, giving some tech advice, thoughts, advice.<p>- Company has been around for a year or 2.<p>- They already have tech in place but is outsourced and the founder is non-technical; so honestly they are not sure if they have good software&#x2F;are paying the right price etc.<p>- We&#x27;ve probably had contact 4-5 times.<p>- No payment or contract; although there has been vague talk of that in the future.<p>- I am perfectly happy with the chats we&#x27;ve had and it being casual&#x2F;relationship building at the moment.<p>- I quite enjoy the market the company is in and like the idea of some kind of more formal advisory role going forwards.<p>-=Question=-<p>- What&#x27;s the normal way in which compensation for this kind of role is handled? (It would be outside of my normal fulltime job). Some kind of retainer? A slice of equity? A nominal salary? Starbucks gift card....<p>- I&#x27;m not pressing hard for a position&#x2F;role but would like to have my ducks in a row incase the conversation presents itself.<p>Thanks