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> Elon Musk replied to a question on how he's open to the idea of acquiring Substack [2]. Every CEO is “open to” any acquisition, just as any VC is “open to” f
by tobyjsullivan 4y ago
> Elon Musk replied to a question on how he's open to the idea of acquiring Substack [2].
Every CEO is “open to” any acquisition, just as any VC is “open to” funding any company. At least until someone asks for terms.
The only interpretation of “open to” in the business world is “not a hard, irreversible ‘no’.”
- pcthrowaway 4y agoHe's probably more careful not to say anything legally binding regarding an agreement to acquire after the Twitter misstep.
- throwaway14356 4y agoor in musks case, yes! maybe! no! perhaps! uhh ok fine whatever..
- dsfyu404ed 4y agoEveryone's open to everything at the right price.