In the competitive startup environment, a quality hiring strategy goes far beyond impressive pitches and enticing mission statements. Attracting skilled individuals requires precise attention to comprehensive compensation, strategic use of equity, and understanding the real value highly sought candidates expect.
At the upcoming TechCrunch Disrupt event, scheduled from October 27-29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, an expert panel will address exactly these challenges. Featuring seasoned practitioners like Randi Jakubowitz from 645 Ventures, Epigram Legal’s Rebecca Lee Whiting, and Pulley’s founder and CEO Yin Wu, the discussion will offer valuable insights on structuring compensation to attract and retain talent crucial for growth.
Jakubowitz brings extensive experience scaling teams, having guided personnel decisions at Seamless through its merger with Grubhub and eventual IPO. Her strength lies in navigating complex talent situations and creating solid strategies under pressure.
Whiting, renowned for her keen legal insight and strategic counsel to leading biotech and AI startups, specializes in simplifying complicated topics such as equity structure and compliant retention tactics. Her perspective combines startup experience with profound legal expertise, grounded in her tenure as a clerk for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Yin Wu rounds out this powerfully versatile lineup. Having founded the highly successful equity management platform Pulley, Wu has advised over 5,000 companies on cap table management. Her first-hand entrepreneurial accomplishments include successfully launching and selling Echo to Microsoft. Wu’s practical knowledge of effective equity deployment gives her a uniquely clear perspective on structuring appealing financial packages that motivate top talent to commit for the long run.
The panel discussion will tackle pressing concerns facing startup founders today: How much equity should early hires receive? How do startups remain competitive with established tech giants without compromising their financial runway? What equity approaches successfully engage new employees to stay invested in the journey?
By providing actionable insights and thoughtful guidance, this session promises to equip founders and executives with essential strategies for building effective, motivated teams ready to scale and succeed for the long haul.
