Gerta Malaj is a negotiation expert with a professional career that spans big tech (LinkedIn, IBM) to global biotech (Sanofi), startups (3x founder & advisor), and venture capital. Gerta is an angel investor and an LP of a VC Fund. She is also a veteran spouse and holds a Master's in Engineering from MIT.

Gerta has free negotiation downloads on her website at yournegotiations.com. She is also active on LinkedIn and Twitter (@gerta_ma).

Gerta joins Brendan to discuss:

  • How a shift in thinking about negotiation can help you secure more compensation
  • Common pitfalls when negotiating compensation
  • Why salary isn't the only thing you should be worried about
  • How and when to prepare for a negotiation to maximize your benefit

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