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But how many such acquisitions actually become 'usable' features in the parent product and how many just end up being talent acquisitions? I don't imagine it's

by adhipg 14y ago

But how many such acquisitions actually become 'usable' features in the parent product and how many just end up being talent acquisitions? I don't imagine it's easy to integrate something into core Facebook than essentially just being a part of the product that uses the API - which can just be done by being an independent entity?

sparknlaunch12 14y ago
Unsure of the terms of the deal, but maybe this was simply a talent acquisition plus strategic purchase? Maybe the cost wasn't that high. I am sure an offer to work at Facebook and integrate your product into the FB platform has some intangible appeal.