For a public company the goal (by law) is to maximize profit per share. I think Microsoft should split itself up. Most of its businesses outside of Windows and Office lose money, and there is little overlap between an operating system and an internet advertising network.
For a YC company the goal is whatever the founders want. Personally, I'd want to maximize growth, but in a capital efficient way. Slower growth from bootstrapping can often make founders more money than fast growth from VC dollars.
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For a public company the goal (by law) is to maximize profit per share. I think Microsoft should split itself up. Most of its businesses outside of Windows and Office lose money, and there is little overlap between an operating system and an internet advertising network.
For a YC company the goal is whatever the founders want. Personally, I'd want to maximize growth, but in a capital efficient way. Slower growth from bootstrapping can often make founders more money than fast growth from VC dollars.