We've just released new data on how compensation is shifting for founders, investors, and employees. Full high-res deck here
Highlights:
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Founders are scaling leaner: Series A companies average 16 employees (down from 25 a few years ago).
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AI engineers continue to outpace everyone, with salaries rising 5–18% annually.
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Product salaries have caught up with engineering, both averaging ~$189K.
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Equity packages are 50% smaller than in 2022 (unless you're in AI).
The full report goes deeper into hiring trends, equity pools, and salary growth across sectors and roles.
Which of these trends surprises you most?
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Brent Devey
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