I am a big fan of bootstrapping so I do what I think is a common mantra on HN is pay your self as little as possible to survive. Once the company is profitable

I am a big fan of bootstrapping so I do what I think is a common mantra on HN is pay your self as little as possible to survive. Once the company is profitable you can start increasing your salary to market rates. After all your a founder you here to make something successful not pull a fantastic salary. Your a owner!