I guess the question that I still see unanswered in my readings is why are the founders so keen to pay themselves upwards of $20M in investor cash when they've

I guess the question that I still see unanswered in my readings is why are the founders so keen to pay themselves upwards of $20M in investor cash when they've really just begun. They're not investing that cash into the company, their sweat equity is nowhere near that number and their talent is going to prickle at the sight of soon to be purchased baubles parked in reserved spots outside the office. What do they have to gain from what appears to be pocket money in comparison to what they think the company is worth? Or do they not think the company is worth the after-money price, somewhat a la Groupon?