Who to hire, when, and what to pay in salary and equity.
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Startup roles are paid in two currencies, salary and equity. These guides give pay benchmarks for executives and explain how equity grants work.
For specific hires, see a fractional chief of staff, your first marketer and interns. Before you hand out advisor equity, read mentor vs. advisor vs. investor. If you're joining a startup, read questions to ask a startup, how equity refreshes work and what employees make in an IPO.
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To learn more about building high-performing teams, click here to watch Robert Manasier's keynote. Robert Manasier is part of the elite club of serial entrepreneurs who seem to consistently – … Read More
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur looking to launch your startup? One of the most important decisions you'll make is choosing the right co-founder. A co-founder is a person who shares … Read More
To learn about hiring throughout the startup lifecycle, click here to watch Steven Rothberg's webinar. Hiring can be a major challenge for founders as they progress through the startup lifecycle. … Read More
When Kevin Kinkor started working in recruiting more than 20 years ago, the best way to advertise for a job was to buy space for an ad in the newspaper … Read More
Customer support means something different today than it did 20 years ago. With the rise of “broad CX,” the customer experience is no longer a siloed part of business focused … Read More
Despite signs of a possible recession on the horizon, unemployment rates remain at all time lows. Nowhere is that more true than in tech where the unemployment rate totals just … Read More
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