We're taking last week's analysis one step further: what do those different option pool sizes actually mean in dollar terms? The short answer is that a higher valuation doesn't automatically translate into a better outcome...
With the slew of new data that came out of the PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor r this week, startup option pool by valuation has been on our mind. So, we dug into the Thelander Option Pool...
Independent board members bring industry expertise and valuable networks to the table — and attracting the right ones means knowing what the market pays. So, how does private company non-investor board member compensation actually work?...
Private Company Compensation Data When boards, investors, and the world's most innovative life science and tech companies need to know what compensation really looks like in the global private market — they come to Thelander....
Welcome back to the Thelander Digest. This month, we are digging into one of the most important elements for a startup: the option pool. Whether you're setting one up for the first time, preparing for your...
One of our most frequently asked questions is about founder shares — specifically, what's the difference between founder shares and equity granted for current job?In this week's PC Data Drop, we're giving you the answer...
CEOs Don’t Care What Milk Costs
As the race to develop, adopt and capitalize on the transformative effects of LLMs and related AI technologies continues, not only are AI companies themselves raising huge funding rounds, but the broader landscape for recruiting...
In this month's PC Digest, we're breaking down what a real compensation infrastructure is, how to put one in place, when to do it and how to plan for shifts in cash and equity ranges...
Welcome back to the Thelander Compensation Digest. As we wrap up 2025, here is a sneak peak at the results from our Year-End Merit Increase, Option Pool & Bonus Survey. the data reveals some shifts...
