So much speculation and gossip here, but it's neither constructive nor useful and unlikely to be precise and accurate. AFAIK @sama is/was a good guy, creator of

So much speculation and gossip here, but it's neither constructive nor useful and unlikely to be precise and accurate. AFAIK @sama is/was a good guy, creator of value, and big supporter of YC until proven otherwise. Notes to self: A. Go the Google route with a board that can't fire you. B. Avoid dealing with all of the BS of publicly-traded C-corps with private equity. Instead of a board of directors, have a board of advisors and listen to their feedback. C. Transparency and avoid surprises. D. Know when a different style of leader is necessary for the phase of a venture and proactively succession/transition plan. E. Don't get financially involved with other people without interest alignment, or you could end up being fired by a conspiracy theorist.