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I.e., would you turn down an otherwise lucrative offer for pride?

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…

what happened to this: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=126421 it was a stupid post but i found it hilarious

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'…

to clarify: valuation for acquisition, not for funding

...especially when there is no previous outside investment? when a company is being acquired more for its technology than its user-base?

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

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 ... ?…

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 …

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.…