Summary:
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 features an expert panel discussing startup equity and compensation strategies.
Panelists include leaders from Pulley, 645 Ventures, and Epigram Legal with deep experience in scaling teams and legal frameworks.
Key topics include how to offer equity to early employees, compete with Big Tech packages, and retain talent long-term.
Event takes place October 27-29 in San Francisco, with registration discounts available until September 27.
This session is essential for founders looking to navigate compensation challenges and build successful startups.
Unlock the Secrets of Startup Equity: Expert Panel at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Reveals All
For the 20th anniversary of TechCrunch, Disrupt 2025 (taking place October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco) dives deep into one of the most pressing questions for founders: compensation and equity.
On the Builders Stage, a panel of seasoned experts who have lived, scaled, and solved these challenges will tackle the tough questions every startup faces during growth. Register here to save up to $668!
Who's Joining the Builders Stage
Meet the Panelists
- Randi Jakubowitz — Head of Operations & Talent at 645 Ventures. With experience from early HR leadership at Seamless through its Grubhub merger and IPO, Randi excels at scaling teams under pressure and keeping talent strategies sharp.
- Rebecca Lee Whiting — Founder of Epigram Legal. As a fractional GC to top AI and biotech startups and a former Ninth Circuit clerk, Rebecca simplifies the legal complexities around equity structuring and retention.
- Yin Wu — Founder and CEO of Pulley. With over 5,000 companies using her YC-backed equity platform and a prior exit to Microsoft, Yin specializes in designing equity packages that attract, motivate, and retain top talent.
Why This Session Matters
This discussion will cut through the noise to answer critical questions:
- How much equity should you really offer early employees?
- How do you compete with Big Tech compensation packages without depleting your runway?
- How do you structure equity to ensure employees stay committed for the long term?
The exact session time will be announced soon, but this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Save up to $668 when you register before September 27. Secure your spot at one of the year's most anticipated tech conferences and gain invaluable insights.
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