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A golden parachute is a type of compensation for high-ranking execs who depart after a merger or acquisition. Learn the benefits and risks of golden parachutes.

Employees usually have 90 days to buy their options when they leave a job. Learn about the 90-day post-termination exercise period window and why it's changing.

Startup employees outside San Francisco get more bang for their buck. Carta data shows how base salaries compare to cost of living in top U.S. cities.

Startups in 2023 are facing compensation markets unlike any in recent memory.

Your compensation plan is a living document. It’s important to conduct a regular compensation review to retain employees and stay competitive.

At Carta, we think offer letters are a great place to educate employees about startup equity. See ours and download our job offer letter template for free.

A growing number of cities and states are addressing pay discrimination by requiring pay transparency in job postings.

Average pay and equity bands in NYC depend on profession. Engineers earn $72K-$390K; product earns $63K-$412K; and customer success roles earn $40K-$368K.

Carta’s first startup compensation report looks at headcount, payroll, and equity benchmarks—plus trends in remote hiring, and salary across the U.S.

Three experienced startup founders narrow down six key factors to consider when deciding how much startup equity to give your first 10 employees.

Startup founders often ask what they should pay their early employees. Learn more about compensation strategies for early startup employees.