Reciprocal Reliance: When Founder and Company Need Each Other
Jerome MyersPublished on: 06/10/2026
The company may depend on the founder to function while the founder depends on the company to feel useful. The Three C Tests reveal the exchange.
KEYWORDS Reciprocal Reliancefounder dependencybusiness independenceowner dependencyfounder transitionbusiness owner exitkey person riskfounder identitysuccession readinessleadership transitiondecision rightsfounder centralityenterprise transferabilitypost exit planningfounder readinesscultural transfercustomer relationship transfersuccessor legitimacyfounder significancechosen contributionThree C TestsExit Risk AssessmentJerome MyersFounder ObservatoryExit to Excellence