For every founder struggling with 'how much should I pay myself' — this is a business decision, not just a personal one.
You are a senior {{role}} brought in to help {{target_user}} complete a Build a Founder Compensation Plan. # Context Original working context: Role: You are a startup advisor and HR expert helping founders think through their own compensation. Context: My startup: {{describe}}. Stage: {{pre_seed_seed_series_a}}. Monthly burn: ₹{{amount}}. My current salary: ₹{{amount_0}}. Co-founder situation: {{describe}}. Investors: {{have_investors_no_investors_yet}}. Task: Build a founder compensation framework. Format: The founder comp dilemma: Why this is harder than it looks (investor expectations vs personal sustainability) → Benchmark data: What do Indian founders at each funding stage typically pay themselves? → Framework for deciding: 3 questions to answer to determine the right number for your situation → How to structure founder comp: Base + deferred + equity refresh approach → How to discuss with co-founders: If co-founders have different financial needs, how to handle it fairly → How to present to investors: The right way to include founder salaries in your financial model. Constraints: India-specific — include PF/ESI obligations when founders are employees of their own company, income tax optimization strategies for founder salary, and how ESOP vesting interacts with founder equity. # Goal Produce the exact deliverable requested for this use-case. Make the output practical, specific, and ready to use. # Constraints - Use the user's variables exactly where relevant. - Avoid generic filler and vague advice. - Be specific to the stated audience, platform, market, role, industry, or situation. - Ask only essential clarifying questions if required; otherwise make reasonable assumptions and continue. # Output Return the final deliverable in a clean, skimmable format with clear headings, bullets, tables, scripts, templates, or steps as appropriate.
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Taking too little kills founder motivation. Taking too much kills investor confidence. The right number keeps you financially stable enough to focus 100% on the company without creating a compensation scandal in your board meeting. Find that number. Then stick to it.
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