About
Compass Equity Strategic Advisors aims to empower businesses of all sizes by providing tailored strategic business consulting services and HR-related expertise.
We strive to architect the future for our clients through our deep knowledge of AI and blockchain technology solutions. Our team of experienced experts specializes in a wide range of areas, including HR services, mergers & acquisitions, compensation, incentive plans, communications and more. With a commitment to comprehensive and cost-effective support, we aim to optimize our client's business growth and success.
Our Services
HR Services, Compensation &
Equity Plan Design Consulting
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Reward-related consulting, including Executive and employee broad-based share plan design
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Total reward design and benchmarking
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Global grant allocation matrix development
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Board and senior management compensation
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HR Assessments and re-structuring
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Private company compensation structure and strategy
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Vendor selection
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Project management and implementation
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HR-related communication development and implementation
Business Growth by M&A, Alliances or Licensing Consulting
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Strategic consulting to recommend target companies for acquisition
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Represent companies looking for an exit
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Develop strategic alliances worldwide
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Develop licensing relationships to drive revenue growth
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Build and maintain partnership programs
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Manage acquisitions of newly acquired companies including HR, product strategy, systems integrations, etc.
Business Development & Product Strategy
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Review and recommend new products or product strategies, including utilizing AI and blockchain
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Develop and build new products or ancillary solutions
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Review business development/growth strategy for reward/compensation/equity businesses worldwide
The Inside Track
The Inside Track presents a monthly podcast helmed by Carine Schneider, the host and a partner at Compass Equity. In this series, Carine engages in discussions with global business leaders, inviting them to impart their insights and advice on company expansion, pitfalls encountered by founders, and niche topics aligned with each guest's expertise. Tune in for a live 30-40-minute conversation each month, where you're encouraged to participate by posing questions and sharing comments. All episodes will be recorded and subsequently uploaded to YouTube a few days after the live broadcast (select the webinar Link).
TBD - Nimrod Vromen, Founder and CEO, Consiglieri (Israel)
Meet the Leadership Team
Founding Partner
Carine Schneider
· Founder and former CEO of Global Shares, CEO of Certent, President of Nasdaq Private Market, President of AST Private Market Solutions and Partner with PwC
· Founder and Chair Emeritus of Global Equity Organization (GEO), founding Executive Director of NASPP and founding Board Member of Santa Clara University CEPI program
· Board Member and Advisory Board Member of numerous for-profit and non-profit organizations
· Advisory Board Member of BlueSage Venture Partners
· Author of “The Democratization of the Private Market”
· Selected as one of the "20 Most Inspirational Women Leaders” (2022 - Women Leaders Magazine), "1 of the 100 Influential Women in Silicon Valley” (2017 - Silicon Valley Business Journal) and on the "17 Women to Watch" in 2017 by Brown Brothers Harriman.
· Honored in 2019 with the ProShare Award for Services to Employee Share Ownership and selected as a founding GEO Fellow of Global Equity (FGE)
· Frequent speaker at conferences around the world, including President Obama’s Global Entrepreneurial Summit
- Board Member and Chair of Compensation Committee, LogicMark
- Board Member, Luxury Travel Hackers
Founding Partner, MSc.
Paul Arens
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CEO of MonIdee (US and Europe)
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M&A and Business Development Consultant EMEA for Computershare
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Head of Global Business Development and Alliances for AST Private Company Solutions
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Investment Banker, Trader, and Executive member of a Local Dutch Bank (SNS)
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Board Member at Global Equity Organization; winner of the 2018 Star Award
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Chair Advisory Board Woosh5
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Fellow of Global Equity
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Master’s in Business Economics (Erasmus University) and Master's in Business Administration (Nyenrode Business University).
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Author of the book “Self-Supporting Teams in Growing Companies” (2005)
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Angel investor and mentor in various Startups
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A frequent speaker at conferences around the world
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Proud father of a teenage daughter, loves to cook, sport, scuba diving, walk with his dog Bauwe
What our Clients Say
“Carine and Paul seem to know everyone and have opened doors that have had a transformative impact on our business. With their deep understand of the private market, cap table and equity compensation design and technology, we look forward to working with Compass Equity as we grow our company.”
Brian Smith
Founder & CEO The Main Stage
"Paul and Carine are industry leaders that take great care of clients and people in their ecosystem. They find solutions in every deal climate and provide a sense of "we've got your back" - I really appreciate the opportunity to work with them to maximize value for our shareholders."
Alice Chen
Co- Founder & CEO Seltzer Revolutions Inc.
“I’ve worked with Paul and Carine for the last few years and have seen their extensive network in action. Clients will benefit greatly from their experience and relationships in the private market space. I can’t recommend them enough.”
Patrick Hughes
Former President of Forge Trust and Pensco
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Strategic Advisory Services
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Each of Compass Equity Strategic Advisors is a seasoned professional, who provides specialized guidance and expertise to your organization in the development and execution of its strategic plans and objectives. Every angle is needed within your organization, from IT & Security, HR, Board & Management coaching and advisory. Our primary role is to help you make informed decisions, navigate complex challenges, and optimize your long-term strategies to achieve specific goals.
“Success is not final; Failure is not fatal:
It is the courage to continue that counts.”
Winston Churchill