"As AI talent salaries soar into the stratosphere-with new graduates commanding $200K+ and Meta dishing out $100M+ compensation packages-many early-stage founders are wondering: How can you build a frontier technology company when single individuals are getting paid well more than the average Series A total financing?"
"As a partner at Bison Ventures, I back founders working in deep tech, particularly those using AI. I've seen firsthand the challenges startup teams are experiencing competing with Big Tech compensation packages flush with stock options."
"Assuming the only way to win is to outbid is a losing strategy. Here's the advice I share with founders."
AI talent salaries have surged dramatically, with new graduates commanding $200K+ and some firms offering $100M+ compensation packages. Early-stage founders face a stark imbalance when single hires can exceed the total of a typical Series A financing, making it difficult to build frontier technology companies. Competing only by trying to outbid Big Tech is often a losing strategy. Founders need to rethink hiring and retention approaches to attract and retain AI engineers sustainably. Practical alternative approaches and non-monetary levers can help deep tech startups compete for talent while preserving runway and ownership. Fast Company's awards deadline is Oct 3, 11:59 p.m. PT.
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