Below are two scenarios that seem to fit what you've said. There may be more, of course. A) Others provide vision, direction, and everything else except doing

Below are two scenarios that seem to fit what you've said. There may be more, of course. A) Others provide vision, direction, and everything else except doing the tech work. You provide excellent design and implementation to fulfill the vision of others. They should pay you more money. B) You help define and drive the vision through your insights into tech. You have helped shape the company and the product rather than only built it. You should have an equity stake.