A well-crafted compensation philosophy isn’t just a “nice to have”—it’s a critical tool for attracting, retaining, and aligning talent in a fast-moving startup. But most early-stage businesses either skip it or overcomplicate it. In this candid, hands-on session, Matt McFarlane shares a practical framework for defining your unique approach to pay—rooted in your business model, cultural values, and resourcing realities. You’ll walk away with a toolkit to help you make principled trade-offs, communicate your position with confidence, and avoid common pitfalls that erode trust. No fluff, no corporate jargon—just tested strategies and templates you can take straight to your exec team tomorrow.

With:

Matt McFarlane

Director at FNDN