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I suppose it depends on what you want out of the startup. If you want to change the world, an acqui-hire is a failure. If you want to make money, it can sometim
by BCM43 14y ago
I suppose it depends on what you want out of the startup. If you want to change the world, an acqui-hire is a failure. If you want to make money, it can sometimes be a success.
- adgar 14y agoOn these forums, that means an acqui-hire is a success.
- duaneb 14y agoEven most successful startups don't really change the world.
- shawnz 14y ago> If you want to change the world, an acqui-hire is a failure. Why? Let's assume that's Google's intention -- changing the world. If Google spends their resources acquiring a company, regardless of whether it's for their tech or their employees, is it not likely that they're doing it to further such goals? Personally, I'd surely feel better able to change the world with the resources of a company like that at my disposal -- especially if they're receiving me through an acqui-hire, rather than out of college by resume or similar.
- dllthomas 14y agoYou are assuming that all changes are equivalent. If it is my goal to change the world in line with my vision, that is not the same thing as changing the world to align with Google's vision, though there may obviously be overlap.
- mibbitier 14y agoI always assumed most people 'do' a startup because they find it fun and love the freedom it gives them. So personally, it's neither about changing the world, or about the money primarily. It's about doing what you love.