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The actual statement by Ek contains: "I take full accountability for the moves that got us here today."

Interestingly, responsibility is usually used as a get-out-of-jail-free phrase, while accountability literally means that you will take consequences. Maybe I'm just reading too much into the literal meaning of otherwise similar words.

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The dictionary definition of accountable says nothing about consequences.

From Merriam-Webster

1) subject to giving an account : answerable 2) capable of being explained : explainable

You're right. Though checking their synonym guide [1], there is this:

> accountable suggests imminence of retribution for unfulfilled trust or violated obligation.

[1] https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accountable

It sure does imply consequences. Click on that link in "answerable".

The most relevant definition seems to be "1: liable to be called to account : responsible"

I still don't see any implication of consequences.

It is a get-out-of-jail free card only if you've squared it with the board of directors beforehand.

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