Well, some founders manage to create a lasting culture, in some places the culture flounders but rebounds, and in others the whole thing goes down the drain of

Well, some founders manage to create a lasting culture, in some places the culture flounders but rebounds, and in others the whole thing goes down the drain of "maximizing value" after the founder exits. E.g. (while on a different scale and business area) Disney once more makes nice movies event though they went through a season of craptasia. I have no idea what the situation is with Anandtech though.