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Startup Human Resources

Learn what founder dilution is, why your ownership percentage drops when you raise money or issue options, and how to think about dilution strategically as y...

Updated on Dec 13, 2025

What Is a Vesting Period for Startup Equity?

Learn what a vesting period is, how standard four-year vesting with a one-year cliff works, and why it matters for startup cap tables, employee retention, an...

Updated on Dec 11, 2025

The True Cost of a Startup Employee

Calculate the real cost of your startup hires with Kruze Consulting’s guide – consider salary, taxes, benefits, perks, and hidden expenses.

Updated on Oct 29, 2025

A Guide to Startup Compensation | Kruze Consulting

For startups, employee compensation costs typically consume over 75% of total operating expenses. As startup accountants who help founders manage their runwa...

Updated on Dec 4, 2024

Startup Payroll Costs

Discover the hidden costs of startup payroll. Learn how to optimize payroll expenses, choose the right provider, and navigate complex tax regulations.

Updated on Nov 5, 2024

Child Care Stipend

Creating a child care stipend for startup employees? Learn the key tax considerations and financial implications. Our guide helps you navigate pre-tax vs. po...

Updated on Oct 9, 2024

Startup CTO Salary Guide | Kruze Consulting

Kruze, the leading CPA serving VC-backed startups, mines payroll data from hundreds of startups to show what CTOs make.

Updated on Aug 1, 2024

When to File an 83(b) Election for Your Startup

Make sure that your company gets a favorable tax rate. Learn about the 83(b) election for shareholders as well as how and when to file. Read more.

Updated on Nov 12, 2024

Founder’s Guide to Setting Up an Employee Stock Option Plan

Our step-by-step guide will help you create an employee stock option plan that incentivizes employees and allows startups to attract and retain top talent. G...

Updated on Sep 3, 2024

Model Stock Options

Modeling the size of an option pool becomes incredibly important when a startup is raising a round of financing, as the VCs will expect the option pool to be...

Updated on Jul 26, 2024