Position usually filled by founder, but replacement opportunities from VCs seeking to resuscitate low performance companies will start to emerge by late this year. Some demand for COOs. Most commonly sought after person for a startup. Low entry requirements for someone who knows the IPO process and how to run an accounting group. Not commonly found in smaller startups.
Founders usually get zero or minor amounts.
Almost no CEO positions offered for this class of company. Low demand for COOs, mainly incubated from within the company. Often CFO is part of core founding group, as result of CEO's efforts to establish quality management team and thus get higher valuation. Still unusual and therefore not always well rewarded. Founders usually get zero or minor amounts.