"Le fondateur, c'est Dieu le Père"
3 Apr 2026 · 1 min

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In this brief interview, Speaker A advises prospective business buyers (repreneurs) to consider the timing of their entry into a company, emphasizing that the stage of the firm’s life is crucial. Using Microsoft as an illustration, he notes that the founder (Bill Gates) holds an untouchable, almost sacred status, and that the second leader (Steve Ballmer) is often overlooked. By contrast, the third leader (Satya Nadella) enjoys greater freedom and less direct comparison to the founder, allowing more maneuverability. The core message is that entering as a later‑stage leader—particularly the third—offers a strategic advantage because teams are less likely to compare the new leader harshly to the founder.










