AISA – Founder Compensation Adjustment Memo
Date: April 27, 2026 Effective From: May 1, 2026
Summary
This memo records a minor adjustment to founder compensation during AISA’s current lean execution phase (Q2–Q3 2026).
Previous stipend: USD $1,000/month (approx., variable)
Updated stipend: €300 per week
Currency: EUR (primary disbursement currency)
Rationale
This adjustment reflects the transition into a critical full-time execution phase, focused on:
Securing pilot projects and Letters of Intent (LOIs)
Delivering early AICitySim simulation work
Advancing fundraising efforts for the current round
The team is currently operating in a lean configuration (Founder + Engineering + DevOps support), with reduced burn relative to prior plans.
The updated stipend:
Remains materially below market rate for a full-time founder/operator
Supports sustainable day-to-day living during an intensive execution period
Reduces operational friction and distraction during a results-driven phase
Currency Note: The stipend is denominated in EUR to optimise treasury management, reduce FX conversion costs, and better align with current currency reserves (EUR/AUD), given limited USD liquidity and ongoing macroeconomic volatility.
Treasury Context
Approximate treasury position as of date of memo: ~SGD 30,000
Current structure allows this adjustment without materially impacting runway
Continued emphasis remains on lean operations and disciplined capital deployment
Forward Adjustment Framework
The current stipend level is intended to remain in place until clear, sustained traction is achieved.
Founder compensation may be reviewed upon one or more of the following conditions:
Consistent pilot volume: e.g. ~2+ paid simulation projects per month
Sustained revenue: e.g. ~$5,000–$10,000+ Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR)
Funding close: completion of a funding round of ≥ $100,000
Any future adjustment would likely move toward a $400–$500/week equivalent range, subject to treasury position and growth priorities at that time.
Discipline & Contingency
This adjustment reflects a defined execution window through 2026.
In the absence of meaningful traction (revenue, pilots, or funding) by year-end:
Founder compensation and overall operating model will be reassessed alongside broader company viability and direction
Closing Note
This adjustment is designed to balance:
Founder sustainability
Capital discipline
Execution focus
while maintaining strong alignment with AISA’s near-term objective: Demonstrating real-world traction sufficient to unlock the next phase of growth.
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