[LilBytes]

I don't take the term boss literally here.

His position and influence still has enough weight to make a poor interaction with him a career limiting event.

I think that's what OP was referring to, he's still the guy that founded Microsoft. He's as figurative and influential as any boss I'd ever hope to meet.

[OldGuyInTheClub]

Yes, that was my point. He loomed large over Microsoft regardless of the org chart.