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How Startups Are Using Earnouts to Hire Top Talent in 2026
In this episode of The Series A Show, Lucas and Luna explore how early-stage startups are using earnout clauses to attract and retain top talent without breaking the bank. With recent market data showing strong performance in growth stocks like Coinbase and Palantir, the hosts discuss why cash-poor startups are structuring compensation with earnouts tied to performance milestones or exit events. They break down a real-world case of a fintech startup that used a two-tier earnout to hire a senior engineer from a FAANG company, and examine the risks and negotiation tactics involved. Practical…
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