Mandrake Doomed?

[Net Llama!]

On 01/01/03 05:22, Bob Hemus wrote:
> Then, beginning in mid-1999, we entered the "technology bubble" whereby
> several venture capitalists invested in MandrakeSoft. Their requirement
> was that we would accelerate the development of the company while
> leaving its management to an experienced staff of world-class managers. 
> 
> Their BIG ERROR!  "World Class Managers" are akin to "Educational
> Administrators".  Neither have been in the trenches for over 20 years,
> if ever. If they get rid of 'em they may be able to climb out of their
> hole.

But therein lies the catch.  Once the VC's "own" you, you can't get rid 
of their hand picked management.  Its a deal with the devil.

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