You have to consider two things though: 1) They pay good salaries. 2) They are not seeking an exit strategy, and this is merely a "just in case" scenario. I

You have to consider two things though: 1) They pay good salaries. 2) They are not seeking an exit strategy, and this is merely a "just in case" scenario. I would guess that most technical and executive hires come to the company with full knowledge that an IPO or sale is against their core values.