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1 entry 4 related topics Updated May 12, 2026

How should you structure comp when your GTM model requires both a founder and a sales leader involved in closing — who owns quota, who owns variable pay, and how do you prevent overlap?

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Quick take: The sales leader owns the team quota and the rep-level pay structure. The founder is NOT on a closing comp plan — they're paid as an executive (salary + equity, no commission). When the founder closes a deal, the rep of record g…

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