Startup Human Resources
HR and payroll services for startups including employee onboarding, payroll processing, benefits administration, and compliance with employment regulations.
Startup CEO Salaries 2026: Data for VC-Backed Founders
Explore 2026 startup CEO salary benchmarks by stage, revenue, and burn. See how venture-backed founders pay themselves and what VCs expect this year.
Dawn Snyder, DBA Candidate, MBA
Best HR Software & Solutions for Startups
Vanessa Kruze, CPA, talks about Zenefits, an incredible HR resource that startups can use until they need a full time HR manager in the company.
Vanessa Kruze
Gusto vs Rippling (2023): A Startup CPA's Advice
For founders, picking a payroll system, and knowing how to compare the options, presents an important decision that will matter a lot over time.
Kruze Consulting
A Guide to Startup Compensation
Get our startup compensation guide for first hires, with salary ranges, equity benchmarks, and tips on balancing cash, options, and burn for early-stage teams.
Dawn Snyder, DBA Candidate, MBA
Startup CTO Salary Guide
Set a fair CTO salary—learn typical ranges, how stage and location change pay, and how to balance cash compensation with equity.
Kruze ConsultingTriNet Reviews for Startups
Kruze Consulting, a leading CPA for startups, gives a full review of TriNet, a Proffessional Employer Organization, and a guide to its services.
Kruze Consulting
Pay International Employees and Contractors
Learn how startups can hire and pay international contractors and employees using EORs, global payroll, wires, and payment platforms.
Bryan Long, MBA
Child Care Stipend
Offer a childcare stipend the right way by understanding tax treatment, DCAP alternatives, and benefit structures that help retain talent.
Kruze Consulting
Accounting for Employee Stock Options (ESO)
Launch an employee stock option plan that attracts talent, boosts retention, and stays investor-ready from seed through Series B.
Kruze ConsultingWhat are average startup founder salaries in 2025?
In the US tech startups that have raised money tend to pay their founder CEOs about $150,000 per year. Read details on founder pay by funding.
Vanessa Kruze
What if Your Startup Misses Medical Payments?
Kruze Consulting answers the question 'what happens if your startup doesn’t make its medical payments?' and why it is a big deal for startups.
Kruze Consulting
When to File an 83(b) Election for Your Startup
Make sure that your company gets a favorable tax rate. Learn about the 83(b) election for shareholders as well as how and when to file. Read more.
Kruze Consulting