Forum OpenACS Q&A: Philip Greenspun tells about being pushed out of aD

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1: Philip Greenspun tells about being pushed out of aD
Posted by Roberto Mello on 04/18/01 08:55 AM
Philip (finally) tells about how the VC and managers that he brought in pushed him out of the company, and about false statements by aD management to the press. http://philip.greenspun.com/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=000tV7&topic_id=22&topic=Ask%20Philip.
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2: Response to Philip Greenspun tells about being pushed out of aD (response to 1)
Posted by Jerry Asher on 04/18/01 09:04 AM
DOUBLE-CROSSED Silicon Valley entrepreneurs say they have been betrayed by venture capitalists and lawyers, the very people they asked for help

With the dot-bomb, this series at sfgate may not be relevant for a few years.... VCs can be helpful, but it's important to understand that what is in their interest is not always what's in your interest.

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3: Response to Philip Greenspun tells about being pushed out of aD (response to 1)
Posted by Edmund Lian on 04/18/01 09:43 AM
>>VCs can be helpful, but it's important to understand that what is in their interest is not always what's in your interest.<<

Been down this road a bit myself... I'd say it's essential that you understand what motivates a VC before you jump into bed with them. The only objective they have is to maximize their return at the lowest risk and in the shortest time.

If this means taking control of the company, folding it, merging it, taking it to IPO, etc., then so be it. This is pure capitalism at it's best or worst, depending on your point of view. It's got nothing to do with friendship, growing a company, employee welfare, technology, maximizing shareholder value (unless it's their own) etc. These are all important only if it helps achievement of the VC objective.

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4: Response to Philip Greenspun tells about being pushed out of aD (response to 1)
Posted by Michael A. Cleverly on 04/19/01 04:36 AM
From todays latest installment, apparently Allen Shaheen, ArsDigita Corp. and the VC firms are suing Philip, Eve, and Tracy in Delaware State Court. (!?!) ...
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Posted by Simon Carstensen on 04/19/01 05:02 PM
More lawsuit documents uploaded to http://unicast.org/arsdigita