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EPISODE · Jun 15, 2026 · 8 MIN

How Startups Are Using Earnouts to Hire Top Talent in 2026

from The Series A Show with Fexingo: Early-Stage Funding, Pitch Decks, and Startup Milestones · host Fexingo

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 advice for founders and operators on when an earnout makes sense versus when it can backfire. #Earnouts #StartupHiring #TalentAcquisition #Compensation #Equity #FounderAdvice #SeriesA #VentureCapital #HumanResources #TechTalent #StartupGrowth #Negotiation #ExitStrategy #PerformanceMilestones #Business #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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 advice for founders and operators on when an earnout makes sense versus when it can backfire. #Earnouts #StartupHiring #TalentAcquisition #Compensation #Equity #FounderAdvice #SeriesA #VentureCapital #HumanResources #TechTalent #StartupGrowth #Negotiation #ExitStrategy #PerformanceMilestones #Business #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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