Online Event
Building Without Cash: Does Sweat Equity Still Motivate?
Learn how to structure equity and compensation to attract, retain, and motivate top talent.
Date
May 21, 2026
Time
09:00 am - 11:00 am
Address
Online Event
As a startup grows, so does the importance of aligning incentives across your team. Equity compensation, when structured thoughtfully, can be a powerful tool to attract key talent, motivate performance, and foster long-term commitment. In this session, we'll demystify equity incentives, explore how to design fair and scalable compensation plans, and help founders understand how to use equity as both a reward and a growth lever. Whether you're hiring your first employee or building out your leadership team, this session is essential for building a strong, aligned company culture. Meet Lagos's top experts.
What You'll Learn:
- Understand the basics of equity compensation, including stock options, vesting schedules, and dilution.
- Learn how to align team incentives with company growth and performance milestones.
- Explore frameworks for structuring compensation packages at different startup stages.
- Gain insights from real-world examples of how African startups have used equity to scale sustainably.
Speakers
Platinum Partners
Local Partners
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