# Virtual Event

### Capital Is Up. Hiring Is Down. The New Rules of Startup Comp.

The latest data is out, and the patterns are clear. Capital is flowing, hiring isn’t following, and AI-native companies are competing for talent under an entirely different set of rules. Watch as experts from Sequoia and Carta have a data-driven conversation on what the latest numbers mean for how you pay, how you grant equity, and how you compete for talent in 2026.

## Featuring

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**Kyle Holm**  
Vice President, Compensation Advisory  
Sequoia

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**Ashley Neville**  
Insights Director  
Carta

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**Josh Steinfeld**  
Principal Product Strategist  
Carta