> They went through the numbers as realized it would be cheaper to build an equivalent product than buy your startup. Except that they're always wrong about th

> They went through the numbers as realized it would be cheaper to build an equivalent product than buy your startup. Except that they're always wrong about that ... The real problem is that the managerial authority to cut the check of the correct size is 4 political levels higher than the manager whose ass is getting kicked by your startup. Once your startup is kicking the CEO's ass, then you can expect a buyout.