os111

Would you accept a buyout offer that made you rich but you still felt was undervalued?

Posted by os111 on Tuesday March 18, 2008 @06:22PM
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I.e., would you turn down an otherwise lucrative offer for pride?

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Founder salaries after an acquisition: how much?

Posted by os111 on Tuesday March 11, 2008 @06:53PM
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Early-stage acquisitions usually involve an employment agreement for the founders.I think the offer I was presented is below market value, but when coupled with the purchase price it seems like a moot point.Should I put up a fight? Does the acquiring company have the right to discount my salary because they're already paying for the company?

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Is News.YC censored?

Posted by os111 on Saturday March 01, 2008 @11:06AM
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what happened to this:http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=126421it was a stupid post but i found it hilarious

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Re:SixApart sells LJ... so friggin' WHAT?!? Somebody PLEASE write the ... on Tuesday December 04, 2007 @06:23PM (#86153)

this is a good point. lj is an enormous site and the rumored price (reported in a russian newspaper) seems low.

i'd also be interested in hearing about lj founder brad fitzpatrick's departure and the return reported as part of this deal.

Re:How are valuations determined? on Tuesday October 30, 2007 @10:59AM (#74206)

to clarify: valuation for acquisition, not for funding

How are valuations determined?

Posted by os111 on Tuesday October 30, 2007 @10:54AM
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...especially when there is no previous outside investment?when a company is being acquired more for its technology than its user-base?

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Re:Missing from PG's startup essays: acquisition negotiations strategy... on Wednesday September 26, 2007 @07:19AM (#59776)

thanks...not currently in negotiations but i may be in the near future.

Re:Missing from PG's startup essays: acquisition negotiations strategy... on Wednesday September 26, 2007 @07:16AM (#59775)

Without revealing any trade secrets, is there anything you can say?

I just have no clue what to expect--I sit down at the table with a company that has expressed interest and ... ? Who says what first?

The reason I posted this here is because YC is in the unique position of having done this more than once. Especially the tiny startup/large company transaction.

Re:Missing from PG's startup essays: acquisition negotiations strategy... on Tuesday September 25, 2007 @06:17PM (#59585)

Some more details on what I'd like to hear:

- Which party approached the other

- Who throws out the first offer

- How is value determined in the absence of any outside investments

- What are the attorney fees

- Negotiating favorable terms for post-acquisition work at the acquiring company

Missing from PG's startup essays: acquisition negotiations strategy/advice?

Posted by os111 on Tuesday September 25, 2007 @04:25PM
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I'd be interested in hearing advice/stories from anybody that has negotiated an acquisition. Specifically, the acquisition of a tiny startup (1-5 people) by a huge company. Thanks.

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