# Ann Hodge Ann Hodge is a content strategist focused on early-stage and growth startups, taxes, and equity compensation. Before joining Carta, Ann worked at NerdWallet on the content strategy team. ## Latest from Ann Hodge ### Compensation June 2026 **Carta Total Compensation data is now available in Claude** Query, compare, and export private market comp benchmarks directly in Claude. [View](https://fund-forecasting@carta.com/product-updates/carta-total-compensation-data-claude/) ### Equity April 2026 **New tools for UK, European, and Australian equity management** Simplify filings and manage localized awards. [View](https://fund-forecasting@carta.com/product-updates/international-features-cap-table/) ### Announcements September 2025 **Introducing single sign-on (SSO) for company admins** Secure your company's equity data, and streamline onboarding, offboarding, and compliance with centralized access through your IdP. [View](https://fund-forecasting@carta.com/product-updates/sso-company-admin/) ### Announcements July 2025 **New ways to forecast, benchmark, and optimize your comp strategy** Save multiple hiring plans, access new Canadian and capital-raised benchmarks, and get clearer guidance on board and advisor equity. [View](https://fund-forecasting@carta.com/product-updates/flexible-compensation-forecasting/) ### Carta 2024 Innovators Summit February 2024 **Breaking the traditional VC mold: Insights on fund structures for the future** Investing in female founders isn't just about making a positive impact, says the Emmeline Ventures co-founder—it's good business. [View](https://fund-forecasting@carta.com/blog/innovators-summit-la-keisha-landrum-pierre/) ### Carta 2024 Innovators Summit January 2024 **Product-market fit and go-to-market: Insights from an early-stage VC** Rebecca Lynn, co-founder and general partner at Canvas Ventures, shares strategies for early-stage companies looking to grow their customer base. [View](https://fund-forecasting@carta.com/blog/innovators-summit-rebecca-lynn/)