It's important to note that, unless I'm terribly mistaken, the articles of incorporation are subject to change. By a board vote, I presume. So your compensation

It's important to note that, unless I'm terribly mistaken, the articles of incorporation are subject to change. By a board vote, I presume. So your compensation is controlled, at the end of the day, by the investors. And any acquisition (change of ownership) likely renders the equity clauses null and void (at the discretion of the buyer).