It is a good point and yes, although I am not a holder of SteemIt. Inc. I do make decisions on investing based on how well they do or do not manage SteemIt, as I feel without SteemIt, Steem is just another "token".
I do realize, we don't have voting power in the company. Their decisions and management style have an influence on the value of an investment.
I think it is great to clarify the relationship though, as I didn't understand it before.