CEO pay is in the news this week, and there's plenty of clickbait meant to shock you with the numbers.
But no one talks about what it's like being a CEO negotiating compensation, especially in the startup world.
So, I'm sharing my experience here.
If you're a Founder/CEO, I hope my story can arm you to negotiate.
And while you won't feel bad for public company CEOs pulling in millions, you might understand their perspective a bit more.