Evolv Gives $1.25 Million Cash Bonus To Chief Growth Officer
Evolv, whose stock is down 73% in the last year, quietly awarded Evolv's Chief Growth Officer a $1.25 million cash bonus.
The company lost $54 million from operations last year and recently slashed revenue expectations for this year.
Inside this note, we examine the bonus and the challenges that Evolv faces.
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