In this episode of HR Heretics, Nolan and Kelli chat all things “data from Carta” with Peter Walker, Head of Insights and Data Storytelling at Carta.
They discuss Carta’s comprehensive report on startup compensation trends in H2 of 2023 influencing the flow of “dry powder” and the alarming increase in startup shutdowns. Peter proves VC’s will have less leeway in 2024 to throw good money after bad forecasting an even tougher year ahead.
The team also discuss honesty in HR around equity structures, including liquidation preferences, and Peter offers advice for job candidates on evaluating startup offers with an investor's mindset.
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KEEP UP WITH PETER, NOLAN, + KELLI ON LINKEDIN
Peter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterjameswalker/
Nolan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-church/
Kelli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellidragovich/
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro: Peter Walker and Startup Compensation Trends
(00:39) VC in 2023: Dry Powder and Capital Deployment
(03:02) 2023's Investment Distribution: Early vs. Late Stage
(07:43) Startup Shutdowns and Future Predictions
(11.13) Sponsor Ad: Attio CRM
(12:09) The M&A Market for Startups
(15:05) The Impact of the Economic Shift on Startup Hiring and Industry Trends
(21:59) Job Offers in Today's Market
(22.30) Valuations and Equity in Job Negotiations
(24:07) Key Questions Candidates Should Ask About Equity
(25:34) Understanding Equity and Liquidation Preferences
(27:59) Transparency in Startup Equity
(30:17) Educational Resources and Support for Job Candidates
(34:22) Options vs. RSUs in Late-Stage Companies
(37:35) Startup Compensation
(41:21) The Equity Dilemma: Exercising Options and Market Realities
(42:32) Post termination Exercise Window
(43:49) Wrap
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