Central is a payroll and benefits platform designed for founders that handles all the painful compliance work automatically. Unlike traditional HR platforms that require expertise and make you do the work, Central acts as a proactive teammate that takes cares of everything. The platform is built specifically for busy founders who want to focus on building their product, not drowning in administrative tasks. When you get started with Central, you'll experience: 1. Automated compliance: Central handles all state registrations, tax filings, and worker's compensation setup automatically. No more interfacing with confusing government portals or risking expensive fines. 2. Complete benefits management: Get expert guidance on choosing the right health insurance plans, plus automated setup of 401k and life insurance with seamless payroll integration. 3. Global hiring support: Pay employees across all 50 U.S. states and contractors in 200+ countries. Central manages everything from offer letters and NDAs to reimbursements and tax documentation. 4. Proactivity: Central monitors government mail through a virtual address system, catching issues before they become problems. If you receive any scary government notices or fines, the team handles it for you. 5. Instant support: Ask questions directly through Slack and get responses in minutes. The platform's AI-powered assistant can handle common requests like retrieving documents or updating employee information instantly. The platform currently serves hundreds of startups, helping them avoid fines, save countless hours, and maintain perfect compliance without needing to become HR experts themselves. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing systems and requires minimal setup time - most founders spend less than 10 minutes getting started. Whether you're hiring your first employee or managing a growing team, Central ensures you never have to worry about back-office operations again.