If it is true that...

Conventional wisdom on running large companies is mistaken

Then it must be true that...

Many founders found conventional advice damaging

If it is true that...

Hiring good people and giving them room can lead to poor results

Then it must be true that...

Many founders found conventional advice damaging

If it is true that...

Many founders found conventional advice damaging

Then it must be true that...

The advice given was suited for professional managers, not founders