In recent years, investors and boards are rethinking compensation levels for founders that align better with current market values. Long gone is the notion that founders should suffer financially in the short term for the long-term benefit of their business. Receiving fair compensation is about much more than just money – it’s about personal health and wellbeing. Startups are better funded than ever. Funders are willing to provide suitable compensation to founders even in seed rounds.
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