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CEO searches following the departure of a founder-CEO typically follow two paths, internal succession and external hiring: internal promotes are familiar with company culture, technology and customer relationships, and the handover cost is low, but they may perpetuate existing path dependence; external candidates may bring new management methods and strategic perspectives, but face cultural adjustment and a learning curve.
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