To the board and VC, "taking responsibility" means they should get a bonus for reducing headcount. Bulk up, gain marketshare, during glide phase reduce operatin

To the board and VC, "taking responsibility" means they should get a bonus for reducing headcount. Bulk up, gain marketshare, during glide phase reduce operating expenses and "spend" the gains earned during growth phase. Money is in charge. There is no moral element to how humans currently run business.