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Why? You can cash out along the way - your stock would perform well since your growth metrics will be great.

In fact, I'd say that CEOs would be heavily incentivized to follow this strategy. Their compensation is tied to stock. Stock price is tied to growth (not risk management). You have all the reason to pursue growth, show great performance, watch the stock go up and keep cashing out before the eventual collapse.




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