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When I was in eBay some years ago I clearly remember the CEO saying during a company all hands: "we're one company, we'll never separate from PayPal". After 15
by napolux 5y ago
When I was in eBay some years ago I clearly remember the CEO saying during a company all hands: "we're one company, we'll never separate from PayPal".
After 15 days the split was announced. :D
So don't believe any single word from any CEO/Founder.
- toyg 5y agoHappened to me with the Hyperion CEO - "we're not selling, we are a billion-dollar company!", and the next month Oracle announced the acquisition. Not that I was surprised. When it comes to strategies and mission, I just don't believe anyone in any position of authority in a company, from the CEO all the way to line managers. The only strategy is to make money, and if anyone at any time thinks they'll make more money doing the opposite of what they promised, they'll flip in a minute.
- hef19898 5y agoWhy would anyone believe Handsome Jack to begin with?
- tonyedgecombe 5y agoI remember hearing something similar from one of the e-commerce companies when Digital River was hoovering them all up. They did hold out for longer than 15 days though.