The New Rules for Merit Cycles in 2026
Merit cycles are entering a new era. Discover what 2026 demands from employers—from structured processes and targeted strategies to technology ...
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Liquidity in Limbo: How Investor-Backed Companies Can Thrive Amid Uncertainty
Learn strategies for navigating delayed liquidity and extended fundraising cycles, plus insights on efficient growth and emerging paths to liquidity.
How to Manage Wage Pressure During the Merit Cycle
Learn strategies to manage wage pressure during merit season with transparency, empathy, and clear communication about compensation decisions.
AI’s Impact on Compensation Plans in 2026: What Investor-Backed Companies Need to Know
Learn why founders, CFOs, and CHROs must blend technology with human judgment to stay competitive when creating their compensation plans.
AI, Healthcare, and the Office Comeback: Rethinking People Spend in 2025
Based on the TCB Report, this blog explores how three converging forces — the rise of AI, the surge in healthcare ...
The Founder Mindset Shift: Why M&A Is the New IPO
As IPOs become elusive, founders are rethinking success. Discover why M&A is emerging as a strategic exit for growth-stage ...
Executive Compensation in 2025: Data and Insights from Sequoia and Carta’s Exclusive Partnership
In 2025, VC-backed companies are operating under tighter timelines and heightened investor scrutiny. Liquidity events are rare, and investors expect faster ...
Is Computer Science the New Liberal Arts Degree?
AI is reshaping the job market, and no one feels it more than software engineers. Explore why traditional tech roles ...
Executive Compensation 101: Severance Strategies
A practical guide for structuring executive severance, including market norms, equity treatment, common mistakes, and managing investor expectations.
Top 6 Equity Refresh Grant Trends for Tech Companies in 2025
Discover the latest trends in equity refresh grants — who’s getting them, how they’re changing, and what it means ...
Sequoia, Carta, and Rippling Release Joint Report, “2025 Guide to Navigating Total People Investment”
Sequoia, Carta, and Rippling release report helping company leaders strategically tie their total people investment to people-related outcomes that matter ...
2025 Retention-Focused Compensation and Equity Trends
Companies in 2025 are designing compensation strategies around employee retention. Learn the latest trends revealed by Sequoia’s 2025 Compensation and Equity ...