Well, what they did is install a "CEO" for the main business, so they weren't operationally involved in that part of the business anymore and focused on differe

Well, what they did is install a "CEO" for the main business, so they weren't operationally involved in that part of the business anymore and focused on different side businesses. Now the crown prince takes over everything operationally and the founders move to the board ... No idea if that was the primary plan, but certainly one of the options considered back then.