Because these things rarely work out. Either company takes it in wrong direction or developer now has money and gets itchy for something else. (yes, a major ge

Because these things rarely work out. Either company takes it in wrong direction or developer now has money and gets itchy for something else. (yes, a major generalization I know) Have there been examples of OS project developers hooking on with a company and the project becomes better? May be helpful to be reminded of those in this situation.