Something that I don’t see mentioned, is that gaben is a mortal being, and there’s no plan as far as we can tell what happens to the company when he retires.
Even if he runs the company “perfectly” until the day he dies, at some point it gets sold off to the highest bidder, and whoever that is will want a return on their investment. Someone will slaughter that golden goose, it’s only a matter of time.
Do you really think it’s just going to be sold off? One of Valve’s biggest strengths is its ability to remain an independent private company. I would hope that Gabe’s succession plan doesn’t change that.
Something that I don’t see mentioned, is that gaben is a mortal being, and there’s no plan as far as we can tell what happens to the company when he retires.
Even if he runs the company “perfectly” until the day he dies, at some point it gets sold off to the highest bidder, and whoever that is will want a return on their investment. Someone will slaughter that golden goose, it’s only a matter of time.
Do you really think it’s just going to be sold off? One of Valve’s biggest strengths is its ability to remain an independent private company. I would hope that Gabe’s succession plan doesn’t change that.
Don’t hope, be prepared. Back up your games.