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E33 Founder Stories - Klout’s success v2 Microsoft’s massive offer then Ballmer leaves

Second Time Founders

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Microsoft's Core Business Is Hurting

"The vibe on campus was terrible. It didn't seem like they were heading in a great direction," he says. "We had this big vision of what we can do, and so I was like, well, did you guys talk like acquisition prices? Like a big deal?" Microsoft stock would have been valuable when the company's stock was at a low price for a high number,. But it just falls apart. And now the core business is really, really hurting because there's the core business comes into focus."

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