[gopalv]

> This was probably used as a pretext in a power struggle.

The article has a specific quote which would indicate there's some disconnect between the average board and this ceo.

>> He believed that he and the company were too focused on sales and money at the expense of altruistic goals

This is an obvious point of conflict with a board, which would not align itself with a CEO who said that even privately.

[Apofis]

The company is pre-IPO... this would conflict with any board. I'm assuming the co-Founder that replaced him as CEO had no such qualms.