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Megan Singh sought a wide variety of work experiences after she graduated from Florida State in 2010.

First she worked in the social media department at Tampa-based staffing giant Kforce. Next was a short stint at the Clear Agency, a St. Petersburg-based marketing firm.

In 2013, Singh heard about Squaremouth, a fast-growing St. Petersburg software and Web firm where customers compare travel insurance products. But more important than the “what” at Squaremouth, for Singh, was the company's open salary structure and unique raise policy, where pay boosts are a team decision. Says Singh: “I always thought it would be really cool if my raise didn't come down to only one person.”