> But I think I misunderstood Yes I should have been clearer. Re founders there is a tension: They often want to both maintain control (i.e. equity) and real

> But I think I misunderstood Yes I should have been clearer. Re founders there is a tension: They often want to both maintain control (i.e. equity) and realize some $$ from building the company. A liquidity event of some sort is often seen as the best way to do this, especially if they've been lean on salary for a decade at that point, which is often the case.