If the team has aspirations to build a venture backeable business (i.e. Raise money for equity), then of course you should ask. Ask the CEO if he has a ESOP (Employee Stock Option Plan), and if it's part of the compensation package.

You're allowed to ask.

As for the right person on Clarity, pretty much anyone in this list
https://clarity.fm/browse/raising-capital/venture-capital

Tom seems to be fast to respond.