Startup Equity: Isn’t It Refreshing? (maybe not) – (Part 6 of an n part series)

The historically long periods between the startup and “big event” for companies has given rise to many issues that were...

What Do You REALLY Know About Pay?

Before there were photographs, sailors would return from long trips and describe animals to artists who would then create “official”...

Evolving Equity Like It’s a Flying Machine

Other professionals in HR, compensation and investing frequently ask why I am so passionate about changing the way companies use...

A Small Problem for Compensation Professionals

This is not the article I intended to post today. I had something else ready to go, but realized this...

A Chrome Panda Predicts Demise of Stock Options

On May 7, 2016, it was reported that a giant chrome panda predicted the imminent crippling of stock options in...

Why is it SO DIFFICULT to Get Equity Amounts Right?

Let me start this by saying that there is little new in this post. If you have been a senior...

What’s Equity Really Worth?

We all know that equity compensation is the driver behind the astronomic growth in executive compensation. We all know that...