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Waseem Daher

Waseem Daher is a cofounder of Pilot, which specializes in bookkeeping, tax, and CFO services for high-growth technology startups. He is a three-time entrepreneur with two successful exits: his first company, Ksplice, was acquired by Oracle in 2011 and his second, Zulip, was acquired by Dropbox in 2014. He has a degree in computer science from MIT.

What should founders pay themselves in 2026?

For Founders
Waseem Daher

Can my startup pay my rent? What founders need to know

Taxes
Waseem Daher

Founder pay cuts: A guide to startup compensation

For Founders
Waseem Daher

You almost certainly don't have to do a BOI filing anymore

Back Office Operations
Waseem Daher

How to find your issued share count

Taxes
Waseem Daher

How to file your Delaware franchise tax on time

Taxes
Waseem Daher

Bench shutdown FAQ

Accounting and Bookkeeping
Waseem Daher

The best financial stack for startups

Startups 101
Waseem Daher

Announcing the 4th annual Founder Salary Report

For Founders
Waseem Daher
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