FNDN Series
Join discussions with Heads of People, Founders and experts in and around startups, to explore the topic of compensation.
Episodes
Will AI Fix Compensation — or Just Make It Worse, Faster? with Aubrey Blanche-Serellano, Founder at The MathPath
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Welcome back to the FNDN Series, where we continue our deep dive into startup compensation with industry leaders from across the startup world. In our conversation with Aubrey Blanche-Serellano, Founder of The MathPath and former VP at Culture Amp, we explore the transformative potential of AI in compensation—...
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Welcome back to the FNDN Series, where we continue our deep dive into startup compensation with industry leaders from across the startup world. In our conversation with Aubrey Blanche- Serellano, Founder of MathPath and former VP at Culture Amp, we unpack the critical misconceptions around the gender pay gap and explore what it actually measures versus what most people think it represents. We dive deep into Culture Amp'...
We explore how storytelling transforms compensation strategy in our third conversation with Naomi Trickey, Chief People Officer at Mews. Discover why compensation isn't just spreadsheets and numbers—it's about creating a narrative that builds trust, drives engagement, and makes complex compensation frameworks resonate with employees. Learn how infusing empathy and strategic storytelling into your compensation approach can help nav...
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Join Matt McFarlane in this FNDN Series as he delves into the second conversation with Naomi Trickey, Chief People Officer at Mews. In this informative episode, they discuss the challenges of sustaining effective compensation practices during rapid growth phases, the importance of creating robust compensation frameworks, indicators of when compensation structures need reevaluation, and the strategic relationship betwe...
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Welcome back to the FNDN Series, where we continue our deep dive into startup compensation with industry leaders from across the startup world. In our conversation with Naomi Trickey, Chief People Officer at Mews, we explore how ERG (Employee Resource Group) work drives long-term business value, especially as ESGDI initiatives face increasing scrutiny. We examine how compensation structures must align with business obj...
Welcome back to the FNDN Series, where we continue our exploration of startup compensation with Melissa Theiss, Head of People at Kit and founder of Fledge. In this fourth episode of our conversation, we dive deep into one of the most operationally critical yet often overlooked responsibilities for people leaders—budgeting for the annual compensation cycle. We break down the five essential compensation buckets every startup should ...
Welcome back to the FNDN Series, where we continue our deep dive into startup compensation with Melissa Theiss, Head of People at Kit and founder of Fledge. In this third episode of our conversation, we unpack a hot topic in the startup world—are personal bonuses worth the trouble they cause? We explore how to transform bonuses from expected entitlements into true motivators, design programs that drive performance without creating ...
Welcome back to the FNDN Series, where we continue our discussions with Melissa Theiss, Head of People at Kit and founder of Fledge. In this second episode, we dig deep into one of the thorniest challenges startups face as they grow—how to build a job structure that scales without killing agility. We explore progression steps, title frameworks, when to introduce levels, and practical strategies for implementing job architecture whi...
Welcome back to the FNDN Series, where we dive deep into startup compensation with industry leaders from across the startup world. In this episode, we yarn with Melissa Theiss, Head of People at Kit and founder of Fledge, an HR consultancy helping people leaders think like business leaders. We explore how startups can reject cookie-cutter compensation models, build a comp philosophy that's truly fit for purpose, and implement princ...
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Welcome back to the FNDN Series, join us as we speak with Adam Horne, co-founder of OpenOrg, about how transparency can transform company culture. With 14+ years of experience building startups, Adam shares practical insights on implementing pay transparency, connecting performance to compensation, and building trust through clear communication.
In this episode, we explore why both young and experienced employees val...
In this episode of the FNDN Series, we delve into startup compensation strategies with guest Jessica Zwaan, a seasoned COO and author of 'Built for People.'
We examine how applying product management principles can revolutionise People operations. Jesse shares insights from practical experiences, emphasising the importance of a market-informed approach to compensation and the dangers of freezing compensation in times of financial s...
Learn how Steve Cadigan, LinkedIn's first CHRO, scaled the company from 400 to 4,000 employees in 3.5 years by redefining startup compensation, cultivating a standout culture, and outmaneuvering Silicon Valley's biggest talent competitors.
Discover how Immutable's Head of People, Ami Patel, tackled startup compensation challenges by blending transparency, data-driven strategies, and a pay-for-talent philosophy to build trust and support a high-performance culture — as well as what to do when your nascent industry has no benchmarking data.
In this interview, Peter Walker, Head of Insights at Carta, shares his expert insights on building effective startup equity programs, navigating global compensation challenges, and the evolving role of People Operations in driving transparency and alignment in today’s economic landscape.
Mark Frein, COO of Oyster HR, shares his insights on building transparent, fair, and scalable compensation frameworks for startups, emphasising the importance of clear communication and alignment with company values.
Paul Stovell, Founder and CEO of Octopus Deploy, shares how transparent compensation models can build trust and improve pay equity in tech companies.
Jess Blomfield, Head of People at Airtree, shares insights on compensation practices in startups and VC-backed companies.
She highlights the importance of fairness, competitive market rates, regular salary reviews, legal compliance, and financial sustainability as critical considerations in startup compensation practices.
Jess also emphasises the need for flexibility, aligning compensation with performance, and adopting...
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