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HIBP has little value without Troy, so he has to come as part of the package.

But for his own well-being over time he needs to delegate and divest himself as the single bus factor for HIBP. But that does not have to happen instantly and can be gradual without affecting the value of HIBP (in money and usefulness for us).

Whoever purchases HIBP also knows this. And as with most acquisitions, they eventually oust the founders. But for it to be successful it is after a long time when it has properly matured into an organisation.

I understand his intent. This just isn't my first rodeo. It's not uncommon for there to be talk of grand intentions to stay on and lead after acquisition. It rarely works out that way.

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