At the time, you can convince yourself that the acquisition is a good idea, it will be good for the product, and the users, and so on. Realistically, who knows

At the time, you can convince yourself that the acquisition is a good idea, it will be good for the product, and the users, and so on. Realistically, who knows what would have happened? We had a hell of a time getting a Series B together. I might have had to shut it down if not for the acquisition.