E235: Compensation Comparison: How Bootstrappers Fare Against VC Backed Startups

Product Launch

SummaryIn this episode, Sean discusses the benefits of bootstrapping and why it often outshines the VC backed model for startup success. He analyzes compensation data, revealing that both bootstrappers and VC-backed founders typically earn less than $100k annually, with some founders not paying themselves at all. Sean highlights the challenges of relying on future success…