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Hey Product Hunt! I'm Waseem Daher, co-founder of Pilot, the largest startup-focused accounting company in the US. I'm a 3x founder (my previous ventures were acquired by Oracle and Dropbox) who's raised over $120M from Sequoia, Stripe, Jeff Bezos, and more.
Today we're releasing our 2025 Founder Salary Report with data from 1,800+ founders, and the findings might surprise you:
Founder salaries dropped 43% in the past year
AI founders are bucking the trend (paying themselves more)
Bootstrapped companies jumped 57%
Only 5.4% of founders pay themselves nothing (down from 9% last year)
We founders talk endlessly about burn rates, runway, and valuations but no one talks about what they pay themselves. It's time to change that.
Pilot is a bookkeeping company that focuses on startups—with a twist. Their bookkeepers are assisted by software that automates the most error-prone pieces, so the books are always incredibly accurate. Kind of like having a cyborg army working for you, only way less scary.
Is your accountant actually doing a good job with your books? Let PilotGPT tell you, and also give you some advice on how to improve the business. Connect your QuickBooks we'll do the rest.
Excellent product from an amazing team. We've used pilot since they started and pilot books are accurate, delivered with context you don't get with a traditional bookkeeper, and always on time. Plus, the fractional CFO services is great - the CFOs already know your company, so there's no wasted time getting up to speed.
CEOs who run international businesses can benefit from Pilot, which can become their valuable ally. I suggest taking a look at it.
Hi @gillian_o_brien, Loved your Founder Salary Report. Ever think about how Pilot.com appears on various devices? You're ahead of the curve, but responsive design isn't just a nice-to-have; it's essential for broadening your user base. I'm about to launch **Mobile View**. It lets you: "View your website on multiple device views simultaneously, in real-time. Enhance your testing experience with immersive device skins as you optimize your responsive designs on-the-fly." This tool goes beyond aesthetics; it ensures you're fully optimized for your target audience, and it improves the developer experience when developing responsive sites. Follow me for launch updates, and lets touch base some time. Best, Connor Mobile View
Great idea Gillian! I think that founders can plan their budget in that way so they will have enough money for good life without fears "Where to take money".
