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Employee-VC Alignment
But fact remains that the dedicated team of the startup will have less equity than in traditional startups. And that raises questions about their motivation, incentives. The solution is simple: Hire people who want to have the benefits of a studio and accept the tradeoff in equity.
Attila Szigeti • Startup Studio Playbook: For entrepreneurs, pioneers and creators who want to build ventures faster and with higher chance of success. Master the studio framework and start building.
Equity compensation offers the prospect of meaningful wealth to employees. However, tech workers should think of it as an investment, not a lottery ticket. For employees, this means considering risk, diversification, and taxes proactively. In turn, companies need to realize that the narrative of treating equity as a pledge of loyalty can ultimately... See more
Niya Dragova • Rethinking Equity Compensation: From Lottery Ticket to Financial Wedge
