Some startup "studios" (e.g. Fractal, PSL, Struck) pay founders on day 1 for just this reason.
The tradeoff is the absurd amount of equity you concede to the studios - who are in essence taking advantage of your financial situation - which ends up causing many serious issues down the road.
The tradeoff is the absurd amount of equity you concede to the studios - who are in essence taking advantage of your financial situation - which ends up causing many serious issues down the road.