Tony Fadell Q&A: Why I sold Nest to Google (finance.fortune.cnn.com) 16 points by andrewhillman 12y ago ↗ HN
[–] hmexx 12y ago ↗ Once Google made its pitch, did you reach out to other potential acquirers?Our goal was about accelerating our vision, and how many companies are really in position to do that? I'm going to a new home, not selling a used car.-- > Translation: NoOkay, more specifically: Did you discuss a possible deal with Apple (AAPL)?I'm not at liberty to discuss that.-- > Translation: Yes:)
[–] andrewhillman 12y ago ↗ I don't think apple would buy nest. They are a very focused company. They like to sell products that people will buy ever few years.?I do believe google will buy Uber next. Makes perfect sense.
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[ 0.28 ms ] story [ 13.8 ms ] threadOur goal was about accelerating our vision, and how many companies are really in position to do that? I'm going to a new home, not selling a used car.
-- > Translation: No
Okay, more specifically: Did you discuss a possible deal with Apple (AAPL)?
I'm not at liberty to discuss that.
-- > Translation: Yes
:)
I do believe google will buy Uber next. Makes perfect sense.