EquityPeople

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Welcome! In this space we discuss everything related to startups, people and equity. We are joined by founders, CPeOs and employees to learn more about this space.

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April 12, 2024Episode 2253 min

Christoffer V. Herheim - Equity and founder journeys

Welcome back! In this episode of the EquityPeople podcast we chat to Christoffer V. Herheim. We cover a lot of different topics such as:🚀 Optio's Growth Journey: From bootstrapped beginnings to a recent funding round in Q1 2024.💼 Company's Evolution: Started as a service firm, now specializes in cap table management for listed and pre-IPO companies.🎯 Market Focus: Solving equity management challenges for listed firms, with a focus on automation and compliance.💡 Unique Selling Proposition: Tailored solutions for managing employee equity in listed companies.📈 Insights for Late-Stage Scale-Ups: Tips on IPO preparation and early equity management systems.💼 Key Considerations for Listed Companies: Post-IPO employee program management and financial reporting.💡 Challenges Post-IPO: Managing worldwide share transfers, cost minimization, and market fluctuations.💪 Strategies for Employee Motivation: Adjusting incentive programs and strike prices for engagement.🔍 Expert Advice: Third-party perspectives for navigating post-IPO challenges.🌍 Common Concerns: Addressing worldwide share transfers and cost management.💡 Convincing Unlisted Companies: Demonstrating the value of automated equity management.💼 Employee Engagement: Improving understanding of equity incentives for better adoption.💼 Effective Equity Management: Ensuring participants understand the value of their equity holdings. #EquityManagement #IPOPreparation #ListedCompanies #CapTableManagement #StartupJourney #ScaleUp #Entrepreneurship #Investment #Compliance #Automation #OptioTechnologies

February 15, 2024Episode 2155 min

Natalie Pearce - This is how to design the Operating System of your company

Join Natalie Pierce, co-founder of the FutureKind Collective, as she shares insights on creating company culture!🏢 Learn how Natalie's background in economics and design led her to specialize in culture creation. Evident, right?😂 Discover Natalie's improv comedy journey and how it fosters trust and creativity.💡 Explore Natalie's definition of culture as a social contract guiding behavior and interactions.🌍 Discover how culture extends beyond the workplace to shape communities and nations.🔑 Hear Natalie on the importance of alignment, communication, well-being, and empowerment in company culture.🚀 Address common challenges like misalignment, decision-making bottlenecks, and poor hiring decisions.👥 Recognize the crucial role of founders and leadership teams in shaping company culture.💰 Listen to Natalie advocate for generosity in employee equity distribution and fair terms.#CompanyCulture #Leadership #EquityDistribution #CultureCreation

January 11, 2024Episode 2051 min

Eva Spexard - Building an equity plan from scratch and remote work post pandemic

🎙️ Dive into our latest podcast episode with Eva Spexard where we unveil the secrets of:🌐 Creating an inclusive equity scheme relying on extensive research and peer advice🤝 Shifting company philosophy to involve every employee in the VSOP plan, fostering belonging and commitment📊 Practical steps, including a Google Doc for insights and leveraging an existing leveling system💡 Streamlining equity percentages based on seniority and department impact💻 Aligning with remote work strategies for a global team in 25 countries🏡 Insights on remote work challenges, strategies, and creating a remote-friendly cultureJoin us for an engaging discussion on equity plans, remote work, and nurturing employee engagement. 🚀 #EquityScheme #RemoteWork #EmployeeEngagement #PodcastEpisode

October 27, 2023Episode 1945 min

Ian Whiteford - Web 2.0 and Web 3.0 People practices

🎙️ Tune in to this episode of our podcast, where we explore the dynamic world of startups and the synergy between people and equity with Ian Whiteford. 🚀Ian, journeyed from studying geography to Goldman Sachs and later joined the metaverse tech company, Improbable. Under Ian's leadership, Improbable scaled from 75 to over a thousand employees! 📈Discover his personal transition to solo consulting, helping both Web2 and Web3 companies shape their people strategies.In our conversation, we dive into his Goldman Sachs experience, the culture shock at Improbable, and he overcame that. 🏦➡️🌐We explore Improbable's growth phases, lessons learned, and succession planning. Ian shares insights into HR practices in Web2 and Web3. Flexibility and ownership emerge as key takeaways for Web2 businesses. 💡Join us for a dynamic discussion on startups, people, and equity. Don't miss this exciting episode! 🎉🔥 #Podcast #Startups #Web3 #HRStrategy

August 28, 2023Episode 1859 min

Jabulile Dayton - Inside the Person and the Role of Chief People Officer

🎙️ Tune in to Startups, People and Equity as we chat with Jabu, an experienced Chief People Officer and consultant who has worked with companies like Nordstrom, Airbnb, and TaskRabbit. Discover her insights on taking risks, failures, and the role of a CPO in balancing employee advocacy and company needs.🚀 Explore the value of communication, alignment, and understanding between leaders and employees, and learn how humility, authenticity, and listening play a vital role in leadership.💡 Delve into the challenge of proving HR ROI, the significance of retention rates, and the struggle for HR professionals to gain a seat at the leadership table.🌟 Uncover the complexities of equity in promoting diversity, the benefits of joining startups, and the importance of embracing life's adventures.💥 This episode discusses leadership, organizational dynamics, equity, diversity, and human resources. Learn about fostering loyalty, creating an open culture, and embracing diverse viewpoints.🤝 Jabu emphasizes the role of HR professionals in building trust, navigating complexities, and championing individuals in the workplace.🔗 For insights into leadership, HR, equity, and startups, subscribe now and gain valuable takeaways for your professional journey!#Leadership #HR #Equity #Startups #Diversity #Inclusion #EmployeeAdvocacy #OrganizationalDynamics #ProfessionalJourney #OpenCulture #Communication #Alignment #Podcast #ChiefPeopleOfficer #CPO #HumanResources"

July 25, 2023Episode 1759 min

Chloe Paramatti - People and VC trends

🔎 Podcast OverviewIn this thought-provoking discussion, we delve deep into the world of startups, people operations, and equity. Our special guest, Chloe Paramatti, partner at Hyple, a prominent London-based consultancy for early-stage companies, brings her expertise in people operations to the forefront.💡 Key Topics Covered- VC-backed vs. Non-VC backed companies: Unraveling the differences in growth ambitions.- Shifting VC trends: Exploring VCs' focus on profitability potential over hyper-growth.- Navigating people operations across industries: Understanding the industry impact on HR practices.- The rising significance of the people function: How it shapes the startup landscape.- The training gap: Addressing the lack of proper training for managers and people functions in startups.- Candidate's checklist: Identifying companies with a people-centric focus and unique values.- Beyond the basics: Important questions for candidates to ask during interviews.- Navigating career progression discussions: Challenges faced by junior candidates.- Equity's role in success: How it fosters unity and growth.- Going beyond retention: The true essence of equity as a powerful tool.- Educating on equity: The industry's need for better understanding and improvement.Join us for a knowledge-packed conversation that unravels the dynamics of startups, people operations, and the true value of equity in fostering success and growth.🔔 Don't Forget to Subscribe!👍 Like and Share🗣️ Join the Conversation📢 Spread the Knowledge#Startups #PeopleOperations #Equity #VentureCapital #HRManagement #BusinessInsights #Entrepreneurship #StartupAdvice #CareerGrowth #EmployeeWellbeing #BusinessEquity #StartupCulture

May 15, 2023Episode 1650 min

Zach Esrig - Deployment strategy

In this episode we chat to Zach Esrig from Assemble, a total reward and DEI intelligence software. Zach shared his experiences on:- tranferrable skills from consulting to SaaS customer experience which he nicely rebranded to deployment strategy- Current comp trends- His experiences with employee stock options (ESOPs)

April 6, 2023Episode 1554 min

Sara Brioschi - People Foundations

In this episode with Sara Brioschi we focus on getting the people foundations in startups right. We cover topics like: - Filtering through best practices to get to your practice- Embracing culture changes as your company grows- Getting decision-makers aligned on important topicsHope you will enjoy watching and listening!Sara's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarabrioschi/

February 28, 2023Episode 141 hr 0 min

Catarina Martins Simoes & Karime Andere (Ledgy): Career Transitions

In this episode of EquityPeople we chat with two Ledgy employees who have moved from Customer Experience to the Product Management and Product Marketing departments. They share how they feel as startup employees in general, how the move was for them and of course what their view is on equity.

January 18, 2023Episode 1355 min

Mitchell Bayer-Goldman (Volta XR) - The good and the challenging times as a founder

Mitch is going through his second economic turmoil as an entrepreneur. In this episode he talked us through what it was like to wind down a previously very successful startup during the COVID-19 pandemic and what it is like to be the COO of an up and coming one right now. He speaks eloquently about not only the processes but how it was and is like for him amid all of these events.