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Comment on Jonah’s Bio by jaredmease

jaredmease — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:53:50 +0000

Jonah, you are one of my heros!!! (-;

Comment on 10 M&A Predictions for 2012 by Darren

Darren — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:34:28 +0000

Interesting predictions. They all make sense to me strategically.

I wonder if Google should be paying more attention to Twitter than Microsoft, though their purchase of Square would align quite nicely with Google Wallet (which could be a huge product for them down the road…).

I’m not sure Twitter will be willing to sell though, it sounds like they’ve figured out a great business model finally and should be quite profitable this year.

I just don’t see the founders of AirBnB, DropBox, or Spotify selling either, the founders seem too serious about building big businesses around them. They also all just raised huge rounds of funding that should carry them for at least 2012 one would imagine. 2013 is a different crystal ball though.

The exception is that Apple has the capital right now to buy anything, maybe Spotify will go at the right price…

Comment on 10 M&A Predictions for 2012 by Mike Burns

Mike Burns — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:23:52 +0000

Hey Jonah,

I like your tweets and the blog. Just like you I created a bunch of Twitter accounts @BostonDeals, @SocialEscapes, and the NEW @BostonSalesGuy to name a few. My background is Media sales and I am looking for a new job. What Boston companies, and or Startups would you apply to if you wanted a new job in sales?

Thanks,
Mike

Comment on 10 M&A Predictions for 2012 by jonahlupton

jonahlupton — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:02:56 +0000

Expedia could be an interesting buyer and a good fit. I don’t know if they have a track record of M&A deals. Airbnb’s last VC round valued the conpany at $1.2 billion. If Expedia bought them it would be too dilutive.

Comment on 10 M&A Predictions for 2012 by Brian

Brian — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:50:15 +0000

Awesome list. Was wondering why you think Airbnb is a good fit for ebay? It seems that Expedia as the buyer would make a better deal, given the synergy from cross selling its user bases with a focus on travelling. Would be an expensive acquisition thought since Expedia only has $2B in cash

Comment on SocialTrak.com Launches by Ross

Ross — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:14:40 +0000

Jonah, I wish you all the best with the venture.

Warm regards
Ross

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