Stop Building Sinking Ships

Last week esteemed fellow Comp Café writer, Stephanie Thomas, Ph.D., wrote an article asking, “Should You Scrap Your Long-Term Incentive...

Compounding Our Pay Problems

The pay ratios between CEOs and average employees are once again in the news. This is partly because proxy season...

Startup Equity: In Conclusion (Part 14 of a 14 part series)

It feels odd to be wrapping up this series on Startup Equity. I started the series almost six-months ago, and...

Startup Equity: But Can’t I Pay Less Cash? (Part 12 in an n part series)

This series of articles has covered a lot of ground, but this particular article touches on a critical component that...

Startup Equity: Staying Private in a Public World (Part 11 in an n part series)

It is readily accepted that an IPO is Nirvana to a startup. Of course, a fantabulous acquisition will also work...

Startup Equity: What About Performance? (Part 10 of an n part series)

“But, how do I make sure that the person is a great performer before I am forced to give them...

Startup Equity: Three Crucial Variables (Part 9 of an n part series)

Startup equity has approximately a gazillion moving parts. But three of these variables are far more important than all of...