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I think that it's a good sign that we see more and more founders who publicly admit that their creation is not between good hands after acquisition. Let's hope
by seapunk 7y ago
I think that it's a good sign that we see more and more founders who publicly admit that their creation is not between good hands after acquisition. Let's hope Microsoft makes this thing happen.
- duxup 7y agoCall me cynical but if they wanted it to be in good hands ... maybe don't take the money and run? Dude in one way or another cashed out and now wants to have his cake and eat it too. We get so many "founder sad about how things turned out after it is sold". If the founder hands over the keys IMO to some extent they're "responsible" for what happens next.
- seapunk 7y agoEvery founder has personal reasons to accept to be acquired, example here: https://twitter.com/christianreber/status/1170645721843982336 https://twitter.com/christianreber/status/117064572184398233... Also I don't think you are cynical. Don't take the money and continue to push the product seems to be a better solution, especially for users. I just appreciate that founders are more transparent about the fact their service is failing after being acquired. And yes, they have a big part of the responsability, but according to me it's a better signal than just heard the typical story of celebrating an acquisition, join a tech giant and remain silent. I like to see that people keep the bounds with their product even after this. Also it's more honest for other entrepreneurs in the same situation that becoming rich will be at the expense of your creation.