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Re:"Come back with an idea that you can do quickly and that ... by Readmore on Thursday March 15, 2007 @03:46PM (#4441)
I agree with that. There is nothing wrong with selling your company, but if you start your company hoping to sell it for millions in a year, it seems like you're just setting yourself up for trouble.
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Re:"Come back with an idea that you can do quickly and that ... by sethjohn on Thursday March 15, 2007 @03:56PM (#4447)
Well, yes, the 12-month selloff strategy is probably uncommon for good reason.

I suppose most ideas require more than a few months to create real value.

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