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Startup Compensation Done Right

Market data tells you what others are doing, not what you should do.
We give you the expert analysis you need to make compensation decisions with confidence.

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What We Do

Compensation Philosophy

We articulate a compelling philosophy that aligns with your strategy, culture and business model

Leveling and Career Paths

We create the framework and structure you need for people development and pay equity

Market Benchmarking

We give you confidence that your pay is competitive with market and aligns with your philosophy

Compensation Review

We set up and run compensation review cycles of all types: cash, variable and equity

Compensation Training

We equip your team with the skills and training to build trust with employees and leadership

Board
Advisory

We provide the analysis that supports your Board in making compensation decisions

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Compensation Review

We set up and run compensation review cycles of all types: cash, variable and equity

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Compensation Training

We equip your team with the skills and training to build trust with employees and leadership

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Board
Advisory

We provide the analysis that supports your Board in making compensation decisions

We're not your typical compensation advisor

We're not your typical compensation advisor

We know firsthand the challenges of attracting and retaining talent while managing cost and dilution. Our approach is tailored to your situation (no cookie cutters here!). And we don't just give advice, we do the work.

We know firsthand the challenges of attracting and retaining talent while managing cost and dilution. Our approach is tailored to your situation (no cookie cutters here!). And we don't just give advice, we do the work.

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Who We Are

Bernardo
Teixeira

Total Rewards Leader at Carta, Postmates and NerdWallet

Bernardo
Teixeira

Total Rewards Leader at Carta, Postmates and NerdWallet

How We Work

Partnership Options

We offer three options: 1. Project-based: We work with you on a defined, short-term engagement. 2. Fractional Team: We act as your internal compensation team for 6 months or longer. 3. Hourly: As needed, no committment required.

Pricing

Our pricing depends on the partnership model (described above): 1. Project-based: Depends on scope. Please reach out to us for an estimate 2. Fractional Team: Starts at USD 10,000 per month for 6+ months 3. Hourly: USD 350 per hour We are also open to being paid in equity

Compensation Data and Tools

We are data-source agnostic and will use the market data that best fits your situation whether it's from Pave, Radford, Mercer, ERI or others. We're happy to work with the data and tools you already use or recommend the best options given your situation and budget.