They have families to feed. This might forever protect their families from any financial misfortune. Any sane person would do the same. I would.

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josephg 8 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Then don't lie! Maybe instead they could say:

> it has been our mission to forever protect our families from any financial misfortune. We hoped we could help the world make time for what matters along the way, but ultimately money comes first.

There's nothing wrong with selling out and getting rich. There's no need to lie about it.

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skeeter2020 2 hours ago | parent | next [-]

have you never seen an "our incredible journey" post before? that's NOT how they work!

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nullorempty 8 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Well, that might have never happened. And don't we all do it for our families primarily.

	▲	soopypoos 7 hours ago \| parent [-]
		I do it for my bookie

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sailingparrot 8 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Warms my heart to learn their families will finally be able to afford nutritious meals, put clothes on their backs and maybe even afford a bike to go to school rather than walking 2h everyday. We need more uplifting stories like this one. Thank you salesforce.

Jokes aside though, many (most?) acquihires are for very little $. Often just founders not being able to continue and just wanting an honorable exit + guaranteed jobs for their teams.

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darth_avocado 8 hours ago | parent [-]

A valuable skill as entrepreneurs, is to know when to stop and move on. Recognizing what you built may not be viable financially long term or is no longer a fit for the market and then making adjustments is what good entrepreneurs do. Sometimes it means shutting shop, while other times it means getting acquired and refocusing on the path forward.

	▲	skeeter2020 2 hours ago \| parent [-]
		This is one of those things that sounds so good with a quick read, but for every example you give me of a smart entrepreneur who knew when to pull the plug I can gave you a gritty, determined one who stayed focus on the vision and built something successful. In this case did they ever have market fit or financial viablilty?

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Bnjoroge 8 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Sure but they dont have to act all insufferable about it lmao. Just say it was the best outcome not a bunch of bullshit