Of a new art/style, arguable true. Of a new association, I've never seen it work that way. I've seen them either keep their old rank (creating a new "ceiling" on rank), or promote themselves when necessary to promote someone else to a rank below them. They could, of course, step outside ranks entirely, but for many that will feel like they're claiming a rank comparable to the highest ranked person in the association/group they were in.A founder doesn’t need rank. He is outside of the ranking structure.