Compensation Structures for Venture-Backed Companies: How to Structure Compensation, Stock Options, Retirement, Debt & Bonus Plans for Management and Employees

From a break-down of stock options, to deep discount NSOs, from an explanation of employee pension plans, to an in-depth look at SEC disclosure rules, this title covers all possible scenarios one might consider when answering the potentially difficult question "How should employees be compensated in a manner reflective of the value they bring to an organization?" In an engaging and important text, authors Joseph Bartlett, Ross Barrett and the VC Experts contributing editor board, guide readers through the wealth of options and consequent issues one must consider in responding to such a question. With extensive and insightful commentary throughout, as well as a handful of model forms, agreements and plans, and concluding with the most comprehensive glossary of private equity and venture capital terms an extensive collection of words, phrases, rules and legislation this title offers a candid glimpse into what need not be a daunting world of Executive Compensation Structures.