When Joe Kinvi joined Touchtech Payments in 2017 as head of finance, the Irish startup couldn’t afford his full salary. So he negotiated for stock to make up the difference. Eighteen months later, Stripe acquired the company, and that equity converted into Stripe shares, enough to let Kinvi leave his job, bootstrap a side project, […]
The article underscores the importance of balancing entrepreneurial pursuits with family life through clear communication, involving family in business and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.