Excited to announce this year’s Founder Salary Report. It's our 4th iteration of this report and it's better than ever.
More than 1,000 founder salaries analyzed with breakdowns by geo, funding level, and company size. We also added a deep dive on AI startup founder salaries.
Meet the newest Fintech unicorn 🦄! Pilot is excited to have Jeff Bezos and Whale Rock join our Series C at a $1.2B valuation - which means we’ll be able to offer big-company superpowers to more businesses than ever. Read more here: bit.ly/3m18dUf
We’re excited to announce that we just closed $60M in Series C funding led by @sequoia - which means we’ll be able to offer big-company superpowers to more businesses than ever. pilot.com/blog/pilot-closes-…
Startup founders: get a bookkeeper you love. With Pilot, you get a dedicated account manager and a world-class engineering team working together to deliver your books with unparalleled accuracy: techcrunch.com/2018/03/14/pi…
It's always great to see positive customer feedback in the wild! Special thanks to @tryramp for bringing this to us on the big screen in NYC.
"Huge fan of @PilotHQ. Use them and love them. Best bookkeeper we've worked with, even at much higher financial complexity." @eglyman
ALT We cannot rely on people not being racist. We must redistribute their power so they cannot cause as much harm. We must dismantle the prison industrial complex, and we must do so much more.
In the memory of George Floyd and so many others, we at Pilot stand in solidarity with everyone taking actions that help redistribute power.
At Pilot, we will continue to seek justice by:
1. Building an inclusive team that reflects the diverse communities we live in, and specifically investing in strong representation by black employees at all levels of leadership.
2. Hiring people with felony convictions, for which black men disproportionately face employment discrimination.
3. Helping peer companies build their own diverse and inclusive teams, and holding each other accountable to our commitments and outcomes, for black employees and all employees of color.
4. Participating in grassroots actions to dismantle the prison industrial complex and distribute power back to our communities.
ALT The killing of George Floyd by a police officer was not new or isolated. Nor was the killing of Breonna Taylor. Nor was the killing of Philando Castile. Nor was the killing of Eric Garner.
Justice for George, Breonna, Philando, Eric, and so many others requires not just accountability for the police officers who killed them — it requires vast systemic changes to end the brutalization of black people and the commoditization of black bodies. This is about not only police, but prosecutors and judges, politicians and corporations, and the outsourcing of a community’s responsibility to care for its people. This is about the prison industrial complex, housing and school segregation, environmental justice, and racial capitalism.
Police officers can continue to kill black people so long as they have the power to do so. Politicians can continue to compromise on the needs of their underserved communities in exchange for maintaining power, so long as they have the power to do so. Heads of corpo
Thanks for the shoutout, @Nasdaq! For those who missed it, we recently raised $100M from @sequoia, Bezos Expeditions, @whalerock, and are excited about what it’ll let us do for our customers. pilot.com/blog/pilot-unicorn…
ALT Nasdaq congratulates Pilot on achieving a $1.2b valuation
Join the execs of two new tech unicorns — @pipe's VP of Finance, @Wgnr_L, and @PilotHQ Co-Founder & CEO, @waseem — for a live chat on Oct. 20 about scaling successful startups in a new financing landscape. You don't want to miss it! bit.ly/3aa68Ap
ICYMI: @pipe's VP of Finance, @Wgnr_L, and @PilotHQ Co-Founder & CEO, @waseem, will hold a live, virtual discussion on Oct. 20 about scaling successful startups in a new financing landscape. Tune in by saving your spot here 👉 bit.ly/3aa68Ap
What do startup founders often get wrong about the acquisition process? Wave Capital's Sara Adler talks about building relationships and planning for an acquisition. Watch the full interview here: bit.ly/2U2Sg15.
As more tech companies begin to pay lip service to the idea of hiring people with criminal records, we're excited to share Emile’s incredible story.
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Seen Pilot around San Francisco lately? Our billboard & transit shelter ads are now in 100+ locations throughout the city. Share the love & spread the word. ❤️
We’re back at it: @PilotHQ is holding our annual virtual conference on June 8th to provide #startup founders with the tactical advice they need to build their companies and grow as entrepreneurs.
Set yourself up for success and register now👇
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We're honored to be included in @Comparably's top 100 list of small- & medium-sized businesses with the best company culture. Thank you to the more than 200 co-pilots who make @PilotHQ so special! 💜🤍 Join us by checking out our job openings here: boards.greenhouse.io/pilothq…
We are excited to announce Pilot’s 2023 Founder Salary Report! 📣
We collected responses from more than 750 founders worldwide. You’ll find salary breakdowns by geography, funding level, and company size. Get the report → pilot.com/report/founder-sal…
We are overjoyed & thankful to be included in 3 @Comparably lists this year for Top 100 list of SMBs with the Best Company Culture, Top 50 Best Companies for Women & Top 50 Best Companies for Diversity. 💜🤍 Check out our job openings & join #lifeatpilot! webre.direct/S6PyexcRGAs4dMq…
When should you hire a CFO? Meraki's Founder tackles timing, including when a top-notch CFO will want to work at your company. Watch the full interview here: pilot.com/blog/merakis-hans-…
Miami, are you ready for this @brexHQ Yacht Club 🔥 during Tech Week? 🤩 Applications for the premiere founder event are now LIVE. Click the link below to apply 👇🏾 #BrexYachtClub#MiamiTech
Founders often hear, "No," more than, "Yes," especially when it comes to raising💰💰💰, but once an investor finally says, "Yes," things change very quickly. Find out how to get there in a joint chat with @waseem & @jesskah on April 21. Save your spot 👉 bit.ly/3IZ3xIy
New Resource Alert 📣📣📣 Pilot’s Annual Planning Playbook is a comprehensive framework covering annual planning for your #startup. We’ve broken the process into phases with objectives and deliverables. Get downloadable templates, key examples, and more! bit.ly/44KATXh
Excited to go to #QBConnect and enjoy open bars? Don't miss the free QBConnect Happy Hour presented by Pilot next door to the San Jose McEnery Convention Center on Nov 6! Share experiences, establish new connections, and grab a glass!
Get tickets: tinyurl.com/y74nt9e5
Just in case you (almost) missed it, our last webinar of 2021 with @IVP General Partner @ajayvashee is at 11am PT tomorrow. He and @PilotHQ CEO & Co-Founder @waseem will talk about scaling your startup from growth stage to IPO. Save your spot here 👉 bit.ly/3pX3hSJ
Want to know how working with TypeScript is different from Python and mypy? Check out our latest Pilot Engineering, Product & Design (EPD) deep-dive post by @akaptur here 👉 bit.ly/3oXe1B8
Thank you to @CNBC, @SquawkAlley, and @Kr00ney for hosting our CEO @waseem to talk about @PilotHQ and how we're taking the pain out of taxes/bookkeeping/the financial back office for startups and small businesses everywhere!
cnbc.com/video/2021/03/29/ac…
Are you an early-stage founder looking for tactical tips and investor knowledge?
If so, join us on Jan. 26 for a VC Fireside Chat with @Mark_Goldberg_, Partner at @IndexVentures, and Pilot's CEO @waseem in San Francisco.
Secure your spot now: pilot.com/event/vc-fireside-…
👀 👀 👀 The secret is out: @PilotHQ is holding a free, one-day virtual conference on June 15 to provide #startup founders with the tactical advice they need to scale their companies and grow as entrepreneurs. 👀🧵👇 (1/3)
Under the Paycheck Protection Program, companies may be eligible to receive a forgivable loan of 2.5x their average monthly payroll (up to $10m), subject to some restrictions.
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We’re excited to partner with @Stripe on the launch of their Corporate Card to provide fast-growing companies with the tools they need to run their business. Sign up and receive a 20% discount on Pilot Core. Learn more: stripe.com/corporate-card
Congrats to @renaldo_webb & the @PetPlate team on your $19M Series B led by Pendulum Holdings, with participation from CVC2, Feenix Venture Partners, DF Enterprises, 301 INC, @fernbrookmgmt, SWAT Equity Partners, Marco Polo & Amity Supply!
Error handling in typed Python doesn't need to be need to be full of exceptions that make your pager ring at all hours! In the latest addition to @PilotHQ's EPD blog, our engineers show how they handle errors with grace. medium.com/@Pilot-EPD-Blog/h…
T-minus 1 hour till the webinar on scaling startups, fundraising & everything in between, featuring @waseem, @gradypb from @sequoia & @gaybrick from @stripe. If you can’t tune in, we’ll share live highlights from their conversation here.
We’re excited to partner with @Stripe to help make managing expenses for your business even more efficient. Check out the new stripe corporate card designed for fast-growing businesses: bit.ly/2malmQ5#StripeSessions
Is your business ready to kick off the budgeting and forecasting process for next year? Are you ready for the upcoming tax season? Find out by tuning in to a joint webinar with @PilotHQ & @JustworksHR on November 17. Save your spot here: bit.ly/3moh58j
We're excited to officially launch our brand new @PilotHQ EPD Blog, where we'll walk you through the processes that power up our workflows & highlight the innovative work that our team is doing.
Check out our first post, "Mypy and Attrs," here 👇👇👇 bit.ly/3pu8EbT
Join us tomorrow at 10 am PT for a conversation with @immieats co-founder @kevinleeme and Pilot CEO @waseem about Kevin's journey creating the world's first low-carb, high-protein instant ramen, building a 35,000 email waitlist before launch, and more: bit.ly/2Pea9wk
How does your team keep your codebase consistent and maintainable? At @PilotHQ, we use ASTs to help! Checkout our EPD blog to automate your way to a healthier codebase: medium.com/@Pilot-EPD-Blog/u…
We're excited to announce three new offerings to help businesses with their full financial stack. Now you can claim your R&D tax credit, scale with expert CFO services, and get extended support beyond bookkeeping — all under one roof. bit.ly/31JBJUx
Hey, Gen Z founders! Let us take care of your bookkeeping, tax prep, and CFO services so you can focus on growing your biz! 📈
We're thrilled to partner with @genzvcs to give the next generation of founders access to a dedicated finance expert that'll help you scale. 💫
Tons of founders outsource their finance function (bookkeeping, tax, etc.) in the early days of scaling... @PilotHQ will be your dedicated finance expert & extension of your team💰🤝
Get 20% off your first 6 months of Pilot Core or Select 👇genzvcs.builtfirst.com/sign-…
Learn about the leadership characteristics and strategies needed for startup founders to lead with confidence, compassion, and strength during uncertain times in today's blog article.
Read more 👉 pilot.com/blog/how-to-lead-w…#leadership#founders#startups
Hear from @PilotHQ staff software engineer @akaptur about what the job of a senior staff engineer looks like across orgs & how to get there in an @TheLeadDev webinar at 9am PT on Dec. 1. Find out more below 👇👇👇 bit.ly/3r5kDPB
A typical startup faces over two dozen different tax filing deadlines over the course of the year. Do you know what's due this week?
Let us help you navigate your company's filing deadlines with our free reminder service.
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Being a leader requires you to walk the walk, and @FrontHQ Co-Founder & CEO @collinmathilde knows what it takes to lead by example. Here’s why we’re delighted to have her speak at Founder Tactics, our one-day virtual conference for founders on June 15. 👇
Hey founders! We just launched our 2023 State of Startups report. 🚀 Gain valuable insights from hundreds of startup founders across different stages of growth. Download now for growth projections, headcount outlooks, and fundraising trends. pilot.com/report/state-of-st…
I found my original YC application yesterday — the one that got @start_cherry into the W19 batch.
My favorite question/answer from our application
Q: How did you hear about Y Combinator?
A: By not living under a rock.
lol
Founder Tactics is around the corner, and we’re excited to share the actionable insights that can only come from VCs, operators, and founders who’ve seen it all. Here are a few conference sessions that are top of mind for @PilotHQ Co-Founder & CEO @waseem.
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ICYMI: Pilot is sponsoring a first-of-its-kind pitch competition via @MeetRhetoric that is completely asynchronous and designed to help early-stage founders get feedback on their startup pitch. Check it out! Your big💡💡💡could be worth $10K! 💵💵💵
⭐ PODIUM IS LIVE! ⭐
Introducing the first-ever pitch competition that is completely asynchronous and designed to help founders get more feedback. Powered by Rhetoric.
Step up: rhetoric.app/pitch
Want to take your #startup to the next level? Getting into #YCombinator can be a game-changer, but how do you stand out from hundreds of other applicants? Learn from three founders on how to create a successful #YC application: pilot.com/blog/yc-applicatio…
Congratulations to Florian Hillen and everyone at VideaHealth on your $20M Series A led by @sparkcapital, with participation from @ZettaVentures and @pillar_vc!
Shout out to the @PilotHQ team, for taking care of our books each month, so I can spend more time with this guy. My poodle doodle, Calvin, appreciates it!
Join us tomorrow at 10amPT for a conversation with @jeffarnold Pilot COO, @Bread_ButterVC and @CooleyLLP about founder equity and employee options. We’ll help you navigate the daunting process and clear up questions you have: bit.ly/2RQDcYd
Is an IPO on your company's radar or roadmap? 🚀🚀🚀 Then you don't want to miss our upcoming webinar with @PilotHQ CEO & Co-Founder @waseem and @IVP General Partner @ajayvashee at 11am PT on Dec. 15. Save the date — and your spot — here 👉 bit.ly/3pulB5F
Join Pilot CEO/Co-founder @waseem with @BankMercury founder @immad, and Chief Business Officer, Colin Kennedy from @tryramp on Wednesday to hear from personal experience what it's really like to be acquired. Register now: bit.ly/3tgycJa
Getting in to an accelerator program gives you unfettered access to startups & VCs. Get prepped for your opportunity by tuning in to a 5/17 chat with @ycombinator, @Techstars & @beondeck ODX alum on what to expect. Save your spot 👉 pilot.com/webinar/pre-accele…
It's truly honor to be included in @Comparably's list of Top 50 Best Companies for Women. Today — and every day — we celebrate the talented women who make @PilotHQ so great! Check out the openings on our ever-growing teams 👉 comparably.com/companies/pil…
🙌 Great session by @jesskah, Partner, @sequoia, at Founder Tactics. Jess covered how to prepare for a fundraise in an increasingly competitive landscape. One key takeaway was things to consider when putting your pitch deck together for investors. Jess suggested the following:
Want to know how your company can hire & onboard top-notch talent an increasingly remote job market? Hear what experts from @PilotHQ, @deskpasshq & @MiddeskHQ have to say about it in an April 21 webinar hosted by @PaveComp. Learn more & save your spot 👇 bit.ly/3xrjaGl
Congratulations to @melanietravis & the whole @andieswim team for your $18.5M Series B led by Marcy Venture Partners, with participation from CityRock Ventures, Gaingels & other previous investors!
🗓 Does your startup have a solid annual plan for 2023?
⚡️With the current economic climate, creating a strong annual plan is proving to be more critical than ever.
✅ Use this guide to understand what you need to establish next year's strategy: pilot.com/ebook/startup-annu…
As a founder, do you know when the time is right to make strategic moves, such as hiring more people or bolstering your company's tech stack? Get the answers you need from @PilotHQ Co-Founder & CEO @waseem in a #smallbusinessweek chat with @b12 Co-Founder & CEO @nbanta tomorrow!
Congrats to Andrew Fraley, Nessan Bermingham, @JoshRosenthal16, @JFFormela, @ramaiyar & all at @KorroBio on your $116M Series B led by Eventide Asset Mgmt, with participation from @Point72V, Verition Fund Mgmt, Monashee Investment Mgmt, Sixty Degree Capital & existing investors!
There was a time when @CoinTracker Co-Founder & President @cglodha relied on DIY strategies & cost-saving solutions to get the startup's bookkeeping & taxes done. Here's why he eventually decided to lean on @PilotHQ — and hasn't looked back since then 👉 bit.ly/3Jb089k
Today's the day.
We're excited to sponsor tonight's event with @brexHQ and to spread the experience of The Power of X--a hub of community and creativity at #ArtBasel2022.
Looking forward to seeing all the attendees tonight!
By now, it’s no surprise: The current economic climate isn't so hot, and the outlook for the coming months is unclear. The good news is that there are experienced founders, operators, and VCs who've been through times like this before.
It’s no secret raising money is critical to building a successful early-stage startup. @PilotHQ's Co-Founder and CEO, Waseem Daher, recently sat down with @IndexVentures Partner Mark Goldberg to discuss the current VC landscape and more 👉pilot.com/blog/what-you-need…
Have a great startup idea? If so, check out this pitch competition via @MeetRhetoric that's completely asynchronous & designed to help early-stage founders get feedback from top VCs. You never know — your idea may be worth $10K! The submission deadline is Jan. 31, so don't delay!
⭐ PODIUM IS LIVE! ⭐
Introducing the first-ever pitch competition that is completely asynchronous and designed to help founders get more feedback. Powered by Rhetoric.
Step up: rhetoric.app/pitch
Our distinguished speakers from @sequoia, @acquiredFM, @stripe, and @stage2capital will offer first-hand perspectives on various topics, from scaling your business in today’s environment to the current fundraising landscape and more!
We’re thrilled to have @immad join us on June 8th! Hear about his journey building Mercury and insights from his experience as a part-time YC partner and angel investor. Register now 👉 founder-tactics.pilot.com/se…
As a founder, managing your personal finances is just as important as minding the money that flows in and out of your startup. Here are a few tips to get your financial house in order 👉 pilot.com/blog/personal-fina…
Get even more founder finance insights 👉
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