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CalCurrent Podcast and Equity Compensation for Startups

Snell & Wilmer Benefits

On May 13, 2021, Phoenix executive compensation and employee benefits partner, Greg Gautam, joined Snell & Wilmer’s “CalCurrent” podcast. On his episode, Greg covered five common pitfalls private companies and startup companies should watch out for when structuring their equity compensation and incentive programs.

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The A to Z Explanation About Phantom Stocks

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A phantom stock, also known as “shadow stock” or “ghost shares”, gives employees the opportunity to share in the wealth and success of the company. Companies do this by providing employees with a stake in the company's stock as well as a retirement plan to ensure they have enough money later on in life.