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Unicorns no longer an easy ride for Silicon Valley kings

Venture capitalists are pushing to replace 'boy bosses' with 'wartime chief executives'

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The young kings of Silicon Valley are dismounting their unicorns.
They are writing sentimental blog posts that outline their legacies. They are expressing hope for their companies' prospects. They are quitting their jobs leading the start-ups they founded.
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