Ehhh, $150k is a rather broad generalization. I'd say that a startup CEO shouldn't make more than mid/senior level engineers. This allows food to be put on the

Ehhh, $150k is a rather broad generalization. I'd say that a startup CEO shouldn't make more than mid/senior level engineers. This allows food to be put on the table and some decent quality of life, while not sucking cash away at the expense of growth. At the same time, if you're capable of not taking a salary at all, I think it is wise.