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		burtonator on May 21, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: Why don't VCs just "suck it up" and pay fo... Feature that benefits who? the VCs? I think that's what you're trying to say (with sarcasm). Correct me if I'm wrong though.

craftit on May 21, 2024 [–]

My take is that it means founders are sharing the risk by investing in the company and by taking a smaller salary than they could otherwise. This means there is a clear motivation to get a successful exit for them as well as the VC's

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