Honestly if you've been running a startup for 6 years and it falls apart if you aren't directly involved, you haven't built a very stable company. Much like if

Honestly if you've been running a startup for 6 years and it falls apart if you aren't directly involved, you haven't built a very stable company. Much like if your six year old can't cope alone in their room without you for a time, you've likely not raised a very stable child. If either requires constant attention, you haven't put the right systems and controls in place.