Worth noting that there isn't a time dimension on the X axis other than funding round interval, as when you average that comp over the 3-5 years it takes to get

Worth noting that there isn't a time dimension on the X axis other than funding round interval, as when you average that comp over the 3-5 years it takes to get from seed to A, and then from A to eventual dilution and exit, the average compensation is significantly lower than the high watermark number for salary/comp package.