I’ve started multiple companies without going into debt and although I did not take a salary until after 6 months, I was still making money.

Now, if you have a company that takes on large amounts of debt on the front end, it may seem “unprofitable” until the income outweighs the costs. Now, keep in mind, an owners salary is included in the costs…so they are making money.

Moving on to “proof of work” and risk. If a company is in so much debt or is unprofitable AND someone decides to help that person(s) make more money…are they not taking same risks AND building the company as well?