Josh Steinfeld
About Josh Steinfeld
Josh Steinfeld is the Principal Product Strategist at Carta, where he collaborates with the R&D team to enhance Total Compensation features. With prior experience at Towers Watson and Google, he brings extensive expertise in compensation strategy and customer engagement.
Work at Carta
Josh Steinfeld serves as Principal Product Strategist at Carta, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he collaborates closely with the R&D team to prioritize product features and integrate his subject matter expertise into the Total Compensation platform. He acts as a product manager focusing on compensation benchmarks, ensuring that the product meets market needs. Additionally, he engages with customers to collect feedback on features, which he relays to the R&D team to inform future development. Steinfeld also works with Marketing and Business Development to craft messaging and partnerships that enhance business outcomes for Carta Total Compensation.
Previous Experience at Google
Before joining Carta, Josh Steinfeld worked at Google from 2015 to 2021 as the G&A/YouTube Compensation Lead. In this capacity, he was responsible for overseeing compensation strategies within the General and Administrative functions, as well as for YouTube. His tenure at Google lasted six years, during which he contributed to the development and implementation of compensation frameworks that aligned with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at Towers Watson
Josh Steinfeld spent 13 years at Towers Watson, where he held the position of Senior Consultant from 2001 to 2014. His role involved providing expert consulting services related to compensation strategies. This extensive experience laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in product strategy and compensation management.
Education and Expertise
Josh Steinfeld earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Washington University in St. Louis, where he studied from 1997 to 2001. His educational background in economics provides a strong foundation for his work in compensation strategy and product management. Steinfeld's expertise in this field is further demonstrated through his collaborative efforts with R&D teams and his engagement with industry events.
Industry Engagement
In addition to his role at Carta, Josh Steinfeld represents the company at various conferences, industry events, and VC/incubator roundtables. His participation in these events allows him to share insights about compensation strategies and gather valuable feedback from industry peers and customers. This engagement enhances his understanding of market trends and customer needs, which he incorporates into his work at Carta.