Startup Compensation

RSUs are shares granted to employees that vest over time. Unlike options, they hold intrinsic value immediately upon vesting, making them a strategic tool for later-stage startup compensation.

This guide provides practical steps for founders to transition from founder-led sales to a structured commission model that incentivizes early employees and maintains business momentum.

This article explores merit increases as a tool for performance-based compensation, comparing them to cost of living adjustments and discussing practical implementation for startup growth.

You cannot win a bidding war against a tech giant. To keep your best people, you must offer what corporations cannot: autonomy, impact, and a stake in the outcome.