You seem to imply that a founder is somehow different from any other employee in a company that holds shares. Founders (and others) ARE treated differently if i

You seem to imply that a founder is somehow different from any other employee in a company that holds shares. Founders (and others) ARE treated differently if it's written into a contract. Think about the common bay area tech compensation: employees get stock options and grants. Think of this as a stock grant: why would you be forced to sell because you decide to leave the company?