That depends on how well it works. If it blows up and costs the company a million bucks you get fired, if it works extremely well then you are a maverick genius. "Ask for forgiveness, not permission", etc.
Not saying that the extent to which it was apparently done at soundcloud should be acceptable though.
The extent indicates anarchy which indicates poor leadership. The issue must have been with the management culture - flat hierarchies don't mean free for alls!
Not saying that the extent to which it was apparently done at soundcloud should be acceptable though.