FNDN Series Jess Blomfield, Head of People at Airtree
Jul 17, 2024
Jess Blomfield, Head of People at Airtree, a venture capital firm, dives into the nuances of compensation in startups. She discusses the importance of fairness and market competitiveness while navigating the challenges of structured salary processes. Jess champions flexible compensation models, advocating for a total rewards approach to meet diverse employee needs. Her insights emphasize building strong compensation practices from the beginning and the critical role of effective change management in retaining talent. A must-listen for those in people operations!
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Intro
00:00 • 4min
Contrasting Compensation Practices in Startups and Venture Capital
04:03 • 2min
Understanding Carried Interest in Venture Capital
06:29 • 2min
Navigating Startup Compensation Challenges
08:39 • 14min
Flexible Compensation Trends in Startups
22:19 • 7min
Mastering the Head of People Role
29:01 • 6min