# Who Owns What: The State of Startups & Top Trends to Watch

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**Date:** March 13, 2026 · 10:00 PM  
**Location:** JW Marriott / Salon E  
**Format:** Presentation  
**Track:** Startups  
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## Speakers

- **Ashley Neville** — Director of Insights

Each year billions of dollars are invested in finding and building the next generation of great companies. So how do you increase your chances of being found and funded? Carta has conducted an analysis of data from tens of thousands of startups in its network since 2018, offering a bird’s eye view of the top trends in startup funding and job distribution. Discover whether employees are still getting meaningful equity, if founder ownership has improved or worsened over the last 5 years, and what you need to know to navigate these challenges as you build and pitch your company.

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