One of the most overlooked aspects of compensation design is temporal alignment—ensuring reward timing matches goal timing. While many...

Image and prompt copyright 2025, Jennifer Azapian using Chat GPT 4o The aversion to cash bonuses at VC-backed companies is common, and...

Image and prompt copyright (c) 2025, Jennifer Azapian using Chat GPT 4o The Equity Incentive Paradox: The disconnect that’s bleeding your...

Why is compensation is more crucial than ever for investors assessing startup teams? The tech talent market has shifted dramatically.

For in-demand skills, equity premiums could be as much as 150% higher than average.