Stratechery: "Oracle is arguably the best argument yet for the vigor that comes from founder control."

"Vigor" and "vitality" mean "live player" means an entity "willing and able to make decisions with large consequences".

Founder mode leads to more vitality.

Founder mode creates significant alpha.

You can pivot easily… which means you can also pivot off a cliff easily.

Increases the likelihood of great outcomes… and also terrible ones.