Engineering Manager, Data Foundations

Compa began with a clear realization: the way companies made compensation decisions was broken. Founded in 2020 by Charlie Franklin, Joe Malandruccolo, and Taylor Cone, the company emerged from a desire to transform compensation from a guessing game into a precise science. The founders, having spent years in the HR and compensation space, saw firsthand how outdated survey data left teams flying blind in fast-moving markets.

Driven by a mission to make compensation fair and competitive for everyone, Compa introduced a new standard: real-time, offers-based market data. Instead of relying on laggy annual surveys, Compa built a platform that connects directly to applicant tracking systems, turning every job offer into a live market signal. This innovation allowed enterprise compensation teams to see exactly what the market was paying in real-time, empowering them to make smarter, faster, and more equitable pay decisions.

Today, Compa has grown into a leading compensation intelligence platform, trusted by some of the world's most innovative companies. What started as a vision to fix a data problem has evolved into a comprehensive suite of tools, including AI-powered agents and stock intelligence, helping organizations navigate the complexities of modern compensation with confidence and clarity.