FNDN

FNDN is the go-to compensation partner for scaling startups. Specialising in fast-growing tech companies post-Series A, FNDN helps Founders and Heads of People take the guesswork out of pay. From defining your compensation philosophy and job levels to building salary bands that reflect your values and goals, FNDN brings clarity, fairness, and confidence to every stage of growth. With FNDN, you’ll move faster on hiring, retain top talent, and replace ambiguity with alignment. Their strategic, scalable frameworks turn compensation into a powerful driver of engagement and performance—freeing up People teams to focus on what matters most. Trusted by high-growth startups across Australia, FNDN equips leaders with the insights they need to make smart, commercial decisions on their biggest line item: their people. Cut through the noise with simple, scalable systems that bridge People and Finance. FNDN’s practical, design-led approach transforms compensation from a point of tension into a source of strength—empowering teams with the tools, templates, and training to lead with clarity, not complexity.

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Building a culture where performance shapes pay

As startups grow, the link between performance and pay becomes both more important — and more complex. This session explores what “pay for performance” really means in a startup context, when to introduce it, and how to do it without breaking culture or trust. We’ll unpack the classic startup dilemma: Do you build performance systems first, or design your comp strategy and link performance later? You’ll hear from experts in performance management and total rewards as they share practical, scalable ways to connect recognition, progression, and compensation. This session will cover: - What pay-for-performance looks like in early vs. later-stage startups - When and how to introduce it without over-engineering - What performance signals matter—and how to align them with pay - How to evolve your approach as your org scales and roles mature - The culture risks of getting the sequence wrong (pay vs. performance)