<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Startups rely on early hires and must offer more than perks to attract top talent according to a panel at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025.The panel discusses compensation and equity strategies for scaling companies at the event happening in San Francisco on October 27-29.Key panelists include Randi Jakubowitz from 645 Ventures, Rebecca Lee Whiting from Epigram Legal, and Yin Wu from Pulley.Randi Jakubowitz's experience in HR includes guiding companies like Seamless through mergers and IPOs.Rebecca Lee Whiting, a legal expert, advises startups on equity structuring and retention strategies.Yin Wu, founder of Pulley, specializes in equity management and has a successful startup track record.The session will address crucial founder questions about early employee offers, competition with Big Tech, and equity structuring.The TechCrunch Disrupt event offers insights into scaling strategies and meaningful connections with industry leaders.Register for the event to save up to $675 and gain valuable knowledge on scaling your startup.