Vol. 7 · THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026

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Cover Story

How Much Should Founders Pay Themselves? Two 2026 Reports Disagree by $84,000

“One report only counts founders who raised venture money. The other counts everyone, and bootstrapped founders are a fast-growing share of it. The gap between the two numbers is the whole story.

By Remarkable Magazine — August 20, 2026 — 5 min read

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“One report only counts founders who raised venture money. The other counts everyone, and bootstrapped founders are a fast-growing share of it. The gap between the two numbers is the whole story.”

— Remarkable Magazine

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