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by mihaic 1178 days ago
Thinking of what I would have needed to hear in your place:

- By your burnrate, it sounds like you have about 5M left. First give yourself 500k safety bonus, so you have some piece if mind to think clearly. 10% doesn't matter negatively, but it make a huge difference since it sounds like you're the heart of the company. Check with your personal lawyer.

- Reduce costs ASAP, and do that dramatically. Fire your COO and anyone that isn't making money or is absolutely required to mainting money-making contracts.

- Take a few days off and do something fun and social with close friends. I am not joking, you need to literally ask your friends to cheer you up. This should temporarily patch the burnout and help you operate. Just don't drink too much.

Know that you've paid your fiduciary duties in advance already in all those ramen days, you deserve at least FMV = 200k * 10 years - what you got paid.