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I can't get over how often Zuckerberg is being used as a reference here.

Sure, if you still control the company, it's hard for you to be fired. That's s tautology.

Right, I only brought it up in light of rayiner's comment -- that saying misogynistic, shitty things makes you lose your job as CEO. It doesn't, at least not when you control the board.

There seem to be a preponderance of founders under the illusion that a) this is practical in their circumstance and b) that this is desirable in their circumstance. While it was true for Zuckerberg, it is hardly true for most.

Can you expand upon why you think it would not be desirable?

Particularly if you are an inexperienced founder, there comes a point where you and everyone else is better off with some checks and balances on your judgement. Having to hold yourself accounting to some other parties, assuming they the best interests of the company at heart, is a good thing.

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