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by ntomaino 13y ago
check the bottom, italicized portion of the piece. notes that the piece only focuses on one portion of compensation.
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by ntomaino 13y ago
Paying management less than they deserve would not encourage them to stay hungry. But paying them more than they deserve based on market dynamics could possibly cause them to lose motivation. This is definitely not a rule that occurs 100%
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by ntomaino 13y ago
Very interesting russell. let me know if you can dig up the write up on that!
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by ntomaino 13y ago
great feedback, thanks. admittedly, my data alone does not do much. Just wanted to spark some discussion on the topic, and I thought I should eat my own dog food.
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by ntomaino 13y ago
Definitely true for sales folks at B2B companies- total comp can sometimes eclipse CEO when adding commission. My piece is focused on salary, not commission, cash bonus, and equity. Surely, a more complete picture of total comp is more valu
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by ntomaino 13y ago
im not smart enough to come up with a solution, that's what the HN community is for. The purpose of the piece was to shine light on a problem (lack of transparency in salaries at VC backed companies)
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by ntomaino 13y ago
Yes, I am talking about growth stage, so these are companies with at least 3 rounds of financing that have in most cases raised $10+mm
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by ntomaino 13y ago
Thanks for the feedback rayiner. My statement that paying people excessively can make them less hungry is something that has been observed through experience. I'm not saying that this is always the case, just that it happens and is somethin
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by ntomaino 13y ago
Would love to hear the HN community's views on this taboo topic!
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Salary at Venture-Backed Companies(perceptive.ly)
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How Much Does Location Matter in Tech?(perceptive.ly)
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by ntomaino 14y ago
The problem lies in the information gap that exists between rural communities and wealthy communities. The wealthy communities have people that have gone to top colleges providing information and knowledge to young kids, and rural communiti
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by ntomaino 14y ago
Favorite song on the album?
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by ntomaino 14y ago
Interesting to see Scribd has such a high Alexa and FB mau rank. Scribd is not as hyped as the rest of the top 10 imo. Anyone know if they are profitable?
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by ntomaino 14y ago
How were unaccredited investors able to invest in Wefunder even though it is not legal yet?
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