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How is the Figma CEO a runner-up to Elon Musk?

I’m blown away by this piece from The New York Times about executive compensation. We all know Elon is strapped to his own compensation rocket, but my eyes popped seeing Figma CEO Dylan Field’s comp in second place. Especially considering the stock is down more than 80% since going public. We’re truly just paying people based on vibes.
[Link: Led by Elon Musk, C.E.O. Pay Heads Toward the Stars | https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/05/business/highest-paid-ceos-elon-musk.html?smid=threads-nytimes | New York Times]

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How is the Figma CEO a runner-up to Elon Musk?
I’m blown away by this piece from The New York Times about executive compensation. We all know Elon is strapped to his own compensation rocket, but my eyes popped seeing Figma CEO Dylan F… [657 chars]

Source: The Verge | Published: 2026-06-05T20:17:05Z

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