except for the fact that Employees and founders salary is generally below market rate while at the same time they are expected to work more than standard hrs( 8 Hrs?? ) and be available 24x7 to fix issues. Equity with promises of big payout is given as a reason to take such such a deal over a job at a Bank.<p>Now these employees and founders know that these promises are empty and the example provided above is one good way to keep the promise.<p>Lots of investors expect Founders to take a salary needed to survive and also don&#x27;t get paid for the sacrifices already made.( its assumed their equity stake makes up for the difference)