Might be an asset for founders who would otherwise be stuck in a comfort zone, but for most people I know the added stress would be a negative. Besides founder

Might be an asset for founders who would otherwise be stuck in a comfort zone, but for most people I know the added stress would be a negative. Besides founders generally get richer as companies get bigger, especially with the advent of secondary markets where privately held shares can be sold. If you're the kind of person that loses motivation as your comfort level increases, you're unlikely to ever build a big company.