Founder of $2M startup debates leaving after 8 years with 20% equity
Discourse · Reddit r/startups · stat: $2M rev A co-founder is considering leaving their 8-year-old startup despite positive momentum. The company generates ~$2M in revenue and is growing 20%, but…
Discourse · Reddit r/startups · stat: $2M rev
A co-founder is considering leaving their 8-year-old startup despite positive momentum. The company generates ~$2M in revenue and is growing 20%, but carries significant debt and has low profitability. The founder holds just 20% equity and earns a below-market salary, questioning the potential for a future exit.
The founder's dilemma: when opportunity cost exceeds the equity. Even with revenue and growth, founder burnout can be the terminal risk for a company.
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