Experience at yahoo after acquisition

The speaker described their experience at Yahoo after it was acquired, mentioning that Yahoo tried to adopt a more serious business image which led to a less innovative and more boring work environment. The speaker and their team initially tried to maintain their startup culture by working late and ignoring rules, but the corporate culture gradually wore them down. Despite having resources and not having to worry about fundraising, the acquisition did not bring significant benefits as the speaker missed the creativity and energy of a startup. The financial success of the acquisition did not compensate for the lack of creative freedom and innovation experienced at Yahoo.