02/29: Tellme Talks About Life After Microsoft Purchase
Posted by Patrick
The AP has a story on how the person behind Tellme feels about Microsoft, having been purchased by them last year.
After being assured that Tellme would be able to retain its Silicon Valley office, identity and quirky culture, McCue negotiated an $800 million sale to Microsoft and agreed to stay on as general manager. It's a decision that he says he doesn't regret 10 months into the marriage.
"We are pretty much doing everything we were doing before -- just a lot more of it," said McCue, 40. ...
"A really great entrepreneur ultimately has to follow the best path forward for the employees, shareholders and the vision that you are pursuing," McCue said. "I am pretty confident those three things will be on Jerry's [Yang, Yahoo! co-founder] mind when he finally makes his decision."
"We are pretty much doing everything we were doing before -- just a lot more of it," said McCue, 40. ...
"A really great entrepreneur ultimately has to follow the best path forward for the employees, shareholders and the vision that you are pursuing," McCue said. "I am pretty confident those three things will be on Jerry's [Yang, Yahoo! co-founder] mind when he finally makes his decision."
