At the end of 2013, Dan Walter was asked to predict what compensation would look like over the next 10...
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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: You’re Coming With Me, or maybe NOT (Part 13 in an n part series)
We’ve covered a lot of ground in this series, but there is always more when it comes to equity compensation....
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...
Startup Equity: No. They Don’t Get It. (Part 8 of an n part series)
During a recent presentation I did for industry professionals, an attendee claimed that his employees didn’t need additional education on...
Startup Equity: The Most Common Mistake (Part 7 of an n part series)
Here is my 2017 gift to you. I truly believe that equity compensation helped build the technology industry, and therefore...
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...