Hiring and compensating the right team is one of the most critical — and challenging — parts of building a successful startup. Whether you’re hiring your first engineer, expanding your sales team, or bringing on a fractional CMO, this event will equip you with practical strategies to scale your team thoughtfully and efficiently.
Topics:
-When (and how) to make your first key hires to build a diverse and mission-driven team from Day 1
-Navigating salary compensation, equity compensation, and remote hiring
-Legal pitfalls and best practices for expansion, including onboarding co-founders and other C-level and VP-level executives at the early stage
-How your VCs can help when it comes to scaling your team strategically and efficiently
-Hiring mistakes -- why cap table management is crucial for your next round and why a good CFO can make all the difference
Panelists and Moderator include:
-Jacquelynne Suguitan, Trinet
-Lindsey S. Mignano, SSM
-Erica Xuechen Jiang, Loyal VC
- Monica Pool Knox, Good Trouble Ventures
-Moderator: Vivek Gutheti, Pilot.com
Who Should Attend:
-Startup founders and early-stage team members
-Investors advising portfolio companies on hiring
-Talent and HR professionals in tech companies
Don’t miss this opportunity to:
-Gain actionable insights from real startup hiring journeys
-Avoid costly legal and cultural missteps
-Connect with founders, VCs, and professionals in the tech ecosystem
In-Person Schedule for approved registrants:
11:30 am - 12 pm - In-person guests arrive and networking
12-1 pm - Panel
1-1:30 - Questions and depart
Online Attendance:
This event may be attended in person (if approved) or via Zoom (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4810347305?pwd=dDhvblA3M1JEQTN1MkkyaEpvZzVjQT09). Please turn off your camera and mute yourself upon entering the Zoom.
Food and Beverage Sponsors:
-SSM
-Trinet
-Pilot.com (Host and Moderator)
Venue Sponsor: Arc
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This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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