Building Without Cash: Does Sweat Equity Still Motivate?

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.