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> 1) we own physical servers and 2) we're profitable 3) have big public companies as customers Ironically, these also make you a prime acquisition target (bec

by mayank 7y ago

> 1) we own physical servers and 2) we're profitable 3) have big public companies as customers Ironically, these also make you a prime acquisition target (because the product idea rocks), which renders your long-term future unclear.

mrkurt 7y ago
I was at a company that got acquired before. It was so awful. I'd rather just work on this forever than get absorbed by a big company.
- optimiz3 7y ago
  > I was at a company that got acquired before. It was so awful. I'd rather just work on this forever than get absorbed by a big company. How do your investors feel about this / what's your exit plan?
  - erohead 7y ago
    We feel great about Fly.io :) (I am their group partner at YC)
    - mayank 7y ago
      Could you elaborate? :) Because otherwise, you're possibly sending the same message as what I alluded to (i.e., we feel great because we're expecting a big exit).
tossAsimov 7y ago
Well, whoever buys them would like to keep the customers, as it is already a profitable business. So, even if they completely close the business, they should provide a way to migrate, as nobody likes to loose money/customers.