Founders can make or break startups. That's no secret. The founding team is the cornerstone of any new venture, and their ethics, motivations, and philosophies tend to become firmly ingrained into their company's culture and strategy. Like a fractal, a startup is an aggregate mirror of its founders' priorities, whether that be Airbnb's obsession with design or Theranos' obsession with fraud.All the more reason for good founders to be properly compensated, with a founder salary that includes incentives that align their goals with those of their investors and employees.Unfortunately, it's harder than it sounds. Every startup is different, and every founder has a different relationship with every investor, so there is no real one-size-fits-all...