#62 - Executive compensation done right, with Camiel Selker from Optiver
From People masterminds by Kristel Moedt; Eveliese Luiting
June 25, 2025 · 44 min · Season 7 · Episode 62
About this episode
Camiel Selker discusses effective executive compensation strategies for scale-ups, focusing on attracting leaders and aligning compensation with company culture and budget.
🎙️ Episode summary: In this episode, Camiel Selker joins to discuss executive compensation strategies for scale-ups. Learn how to attract and retain top leaders while aligning compensation with company culture and budget. Gain actionable insights on structuring salary, bonuses, and equity packages to incentivize long-term growth and navigate investor expectations. 📖 In this episode: 00:00 Introduction to executive compensation 05:02 Investor perspectives on compensation 07:35 Designing effective compensation packages 11:57 Evolving compensation structures 15:20 Bonuses and performance incentives 19:07 The role of founders in compensation design 21:29 Benchmarking compensation effectively 23:43 Linking compensation to achievements 27:32 The cost of experience 30:05 Equity and internal equity 33:08 Stock options as a reward 36:00 The impact of short-term bonuses 38:09 Common mistakes in compensation design 41:15 Current trends in executive compensation 42:34 Golden rules for founders 💡 Key takeaways: Balance founder generosity with investor expectations when structuring early compensation packages. Differentiate compensation as the company matures, focusing on internal equity…
People in this episode
Guest: Camiel Selker
Topics covered
- executive compensation
- scale-ups
- attracting leaders
- company culture
- salary structuring
- bonuses
- equity packages
- long-term growth
- investor expectations
Keywords
- compensation strategies
- performance incentives
- founders
- benchmarking
- stock options
- current trends
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