Plane (Pilot Platform Inc.) operates a comprehensive payroll and HR software platform designed specifically for startups managing both domestic and international teams. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company addresses the complex challenge of global workforce management by consolidating payroll, contractor payments, and HR functions into a single unified tool. Plane's solution enables growing companies to efficiently handle multi-jurisdictional compliance requirements and streamline cross-border employment processes. The company serves the expanding market of distributed teams and remote-first organizations, positioning itself as a specialized provider in the competitive global payroll and HR technology sector.