{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Skin in the Game: How Tech Entrepreneurs Build Loyal Teams","description":"Ever wonder what the smartest tech companies are using to win the talent war\u2014besides just bigger paychecks? In this episode of 10 Minute Tech Talks, Jonathan Kersting of the Pittsburgh Technology Council anf TechVibe sits down with Christine Robinette and Bryan Reft of Fragasso Financial Advisors to break down equity compensation in a way that actually makes sense. Here are three reasons you should hit play right now: You'll finally understand RSUs, ESOPs, and vesting\u2014without the jargon headache. Christine and Bryan cut through the alphabet soup of equity comp and explain how these tools actually work in plain English, from four-year vesting schedules to the tax surprises that catch employees off guard. You'll learn the hidden risk almost nobody talks about. When your salary and your wealth are both tied to the same company, you're carrying double the exposure. Bryan breaks down the 10% concentration rule and why even a great stock benefit can become a portfolio problem. You'll walk away with a competitive edge for hiring and retention. Whether you're a founder wondering if it's too late to set up an equity plan or a leader looking to out-recruit your competitors, this episode lays out exactly how giving employees real "skin in the game" changes the game entirely. This is Part 1 of a three-part miniseries on building business value through employee ownership. Fire up the RSUs and dive in. Produced by the Pittsburgh Technology Council, this is a podcast for tech and manufacturing  entrepreneurs exploring the tech ecosystem, from cyber security and AI to SaaS, robotics, and life sciences, featuring insights to satisfy the tech curious. ","author_name":"10-Minute Tech Talks: Business Insights and Growth Hacks for Time-Crunched Entrepreneurs","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/202811","html":"