Team Composition Analysis

---
name: team-composition-analysis
description: This skill should be used when the user asks to "plan team
  structure", "determine hiring needs", "design org chart", "calculate
  compensation", "plan equity allocation", or requests organizational design and
  headcount planning for a startup.
metadata:
  version: 4.1.0-fractal
---

# Team Composition Analysis

Design optimal team structures, hiring plans, compensation strategies, and equity allocation for early-stage startups from pre-seed through Series A.

## Use this skill when

- Working on team composition analysis tasks or workflows
- Needing guidance, best practices, or checklists for team composition analysis

## Do not use this skill when

- The task is unrelated to team composition analysis
- You need a different domain or tool outside this scope

## Instructions

- Clarify goals, constraints, and required inputs.
- Apply relevant best practices and validate outcomes.
- Provide actionable steps and verification.
- If detailed examples are required, open `resources/implementation-playbook.md`.

## Overview

Build the right team at the right time with appropriate compensation and equity. Plan role-by-role hiring aligned with revenue milestones, budget constraints, and market benchmarks.

## Team Structure by Stage

## 🧠 Knowledge Modules (Fractal Skills)

### 1. [Pre-Seed (0-$500K ARR)](./sub-skills/pre-seed-0-500k-arr.md)
### 2. [Seed ($500K-$2M ARR)](./sub-skills/seed-500k-2m-arr.md)
### 3. [Series A ($2M-$10M ARR)](./sub-skills/series-a-2m-10m-arr.md)
### 4. [Engineering Team](./sub-skills/engineering-team.md)
### 5. [Sales & Marketing](./sub-skills/sales-marketing.md)
### 6. [Product Team](./sub-skills/product-team.md)
### 7. [Customer Success](./sub-skills/customer-success.md)
### 8. [G&A (General & Administrative)](./sub-skills/ga-general-administrative.md)
### 9. [Base Salary Benchmarks (US, 2024)](./sub-skills/base-salary-benchmarks-us-2024.md)
### 10. [Total Compensation Formula](./sub-skills/total-compensation-formula.md)
### 11. [Geographic Adjustments](./sub-skills/geographic-adjustments.md)
### 12. [Equity by Role and Stage](./sub-skills/equity-by-role-and-stage.md)
### 13. [Equity Pool Sizing](./sub-skills/equity-pool-sizing.md)
### 14. [Reporting Structure](./sub-skills/reporting-structure.md)
### 15. [Span of Control](./sub-skills/span-of-control.md)
### 16. [Use Full-Time for:](./sub-skills/use-full-time-for.md)
### 17. [Use Contractors for:](./sub-skills/use-contractors-for.md)
### 18. [Cost Comparison](./sub-skills/cost-comparison.md)
### 19. [Realistic Timeline](./sub-skills/realistic-timeline.md)
### 20. [Planning Buffer](./sub-skills/planning-buffer.md)
### 21. [Compensation as % of Revenue](./sub-skills/compensation-as-of-revenue.md)
### 22. [Headcount Budget Formula](./sub-skills/headcount-budget-formula.md)
### 23. [Reference Files](./sub-skills/reference-files.md)
### 24. [Example Files](./sub-skills/example-files.md)