@paulg corp dev reaches out at product area behest, not always to buy. being on radar early helps build internal deal champions later on
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Excellent founder advice from
@paulg: Don't Talk to Corp Dev: http://paulgraham.com/corpdev.htmlThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@paulg your point is relevant if the corp dev group only does m&a, which isn't always (usually?) the case. Many invest, as well. -
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@paulg also, corp dev discussions can be intros to potential partnership/sales opportunities. Or great way to get strategic insights. - 1 more reply
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@paulg this patronizingly paints founders as innocent children, easily distracted by strangers w/candy. The great ones are astute adultsThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@paulg It's argument,not a negotiation.You’re an engineer.I’m an entrepreneur No,you’re not.Am so! https://medium.com/@WhatALongHandle/hi-its-google-corporate-development-d0c77fd69191 … @WhatALongHandleThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@paulg: Don't Talk to Corp Dev: http://paulgraham.com/corpdev.html ” .. Hmm, I work in Corp Dev :)Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@paulg having a hard time believing this was solely meant for founders, are we in the middle of VC/CD war?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@paulg I've also seen instances where large co is just fishing for competitive information through corp dev with no real acquisition intentThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@paulg almost better not to talk to corps at all, just beat them and win!Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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'What happened to "Don't Be Evil?"' 'Corp Dev didn't get the memo.' “
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Great article on when and more importantly when not to speak to corp dev - “
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