About Pay

When Stephen and Kaitlyn were on the comp team at Google, they managed thousands of offers. To make it work, they had to build a system that kept compensation decisions within range and allowed the talent team to move fast with smooth negotiations. In this podcast , they share their tactics, including similar to ones they used at Google—and how your team can handle compensation package negotiation...

What does it really take to grow in the world of compensation? In this episode, Netflix’s Director of Compensation, Alexis Martinez, and Pequity CEO Kaitlyn Knopp share the real stories, strategies, and mindset shifts that helped them go from early career roles to leading comp at companies like Google, Atlassian, Instacart, and Cruise. They'll talk about: How Kaitlyn went from intern to Head o...

Determining pay increases isn’t just about setting a budget—it’s about ensuring fair, competitive, and data-driven compensation decisions that align with your company's philosophy. In this session, we’ll explore how compensation philosophy and market reference points (MRPs) serve as the foundation for structuring merit increases, promotions, and pay equity adjustments. What You’ll Learn: How t...

What do top compensation leaders at Roblox think about the rise of AI? In this episode, you'll hear directly from the experts shaping the future of compensation. Host Kaitlyn Knopp—CEO and Founder of Pequity—sits down with Swati Bakshi, Director of Compensation Programs, Operations & Systems at Roblox, and Supriya Bahri, VP of People Operations & Total Rewards at Roblox, to discuss how...

'Twas the Night Before Comp Cycle, when all through HR, Not a creature was stirring, not even a recruiter. The logic was planned in Pequity, ready to be shared, Trainings were completed, and managers were fully prepared. Employee data was integrated, no chance of it being misread, And visions of bonuses danced in the managers' heads. Team leaders were ready, and HRBPs knew the play, As onc...

Kaitlyn Knopp talks with Greenhouse Software is Donald Knight, Chief People Officer and Tisha Petty-Wilson , Director of People Rewards. Topics include: Pay Transparency Compensation and Equity Practices Onsite and Remote Negotiations About the Guests: Donald Knight - as the Chief People Officer at Greenhouse Software, he leads with a people-first mentality hoping to unlock the potential of Greenh...

Kaitlyn Knopp talks with Prefect COO Sarah Moses about pay transparency, compensation philosophies, and more. Topics include: How to ensure your compensation is fair, and explainable. How to handle geographical compensation as a distributed company. Living in a Subaru for a year, and climbing canyons in National Parks. To learn more about Prefect, visit prefect.io , or email Jessica directly at sa...

Kaitlyn Knopp talks with CEO Jessica Schaefer about the unique compensation model and philosophy of her public relations agency, Bevel PR. Topics include: Negotiating pay based on performance and revenue growth. How to adjust your compensation model to achieve the best outcomes. The impact equity can have in agency partnerships and growth. To learn more about Bevel PR, visit bevelpr.com , or email...

Kaitlyn Knopp talks with Roxanne Petraeus, CEO and Co-Founder of Ethena, about how her experience as an Army officer led to founding a compliance training platform, and the overlap between compliance and compensation. Topics include: How well-intentioned regulations may not always result in the intended outcome What private companies can learn from the Army’s radically transparent compensation str...

Look back on 2022 with Pequity Co-Founders Kaitlyn Knopp (CEO) and Warren Lebovics (CXO) as they answer insightful questions sent in by listeners this year. Including: Warren's first job as a hockey referee. Pequity's dream customers. (They name names.) How a pup named Periwinkle became Pequity's mascot. We hope you had a great 2022, and we'll see you in '23!

Kaitlyn Knopp talks with Susan Alban, Operating Partner and Chief People Officer at Renegade Partners, an early-stage venture capital firm, about her experience as a people leader. Topics include: How to gain experience negotiating your salary The prevalence of negotiating salaries (and equity) in today's market Pay Transparency laws, and sharing salaries in your job listings To learn more about R...

Kaitlyn Knopp talks with Ahva Sadeghi, CEO and Co-Founder of Symba, about why she and her team are passionate about reimagining internships with Symba’s all-in-one internship management platform. Topics include: The compounding effect of unpaid internships on the wealth gap and economic mobility Why Symba only works with companies that pay their interns Advice for companies building equitable inte...

Kaitlyn Knopp talks with Fri Forjindam about her career in the entertainment industry—first as an actor, and now as Chief Development Officer at Mycotoo, an entertainment development company. Topics include: Pay disparity in the creative fields, and the impact of #MeToo The importance of "value stacking," and how we can leverage our unique experiences Mycotoo's unique approach to the intersection...

Kaitlyn Knopp talks with Tom Tang, Chief People Officer at May Mobility, a leader in the autonomous vehicle industry, about his experience as a people leader. Topics include: Why May Mobility does not negotiate offers—and how that benefits their candidates How May Mobility is growing rapidly within a challenging economic climate The true costs to paying over market for talent To learn more about M...

Kaitlyn Knopp talks with Richele Middlebrooks, Director of Talent Acquisition for Grocery Outlet about how grocery retail has changed since Covid-19, what goes into comp behind the scenes, and how personal values are impacting total rewards. Topics include: The relationship between comp and talent acquisition, and why transparency is key. How to combat counter-offers and close talent. Ways Grocery...

Kaitlyn Knopp talks with Whole30 CEO and Co-Founder Melissa Urban about her new book, The Book of Boundaries, quiet quitting, and what a healthy workplace looks like. Topics include: Why Whole30 pays interview candidates How to negotiate for more than money Why systemic change starts at the beginning- and why bandage solutions don’t work To learn more about Whole30 visit Whole30.com . To orde...

Pequity CEO and Co-Founder Kaitlyn Knopp talks with Basecamp Outdoor Co-Founders Ali Carr and Jenna Celmer about the outdoor industry and how Basecamp is breaking down barriers. Topics include: What pay transparency looks like for outdoor companies How remote work is democratizing the outdoor industry Why 70% of Basecamp members are women- and what that means for the future of the outdoors Basecam...

About Pay is a podcast focused on compensation. We talk about how people are paid — through salary, equity, and bonuses. We talk about what people are paid, in new offers, promotions, and transfers. We even discuss compensation philosophies, and the psychology behind why companies pay the way they do. If you want to learn more about pay, join host Kaitlyn Knopp, as she talks with some big names to...