My old partner is now unwelcome in the office of the company we started together. He had the vision, drive, and moxie. I executed the vision and made it real. He was a liar, and one of the most unprincipled people I ever knew. I sacrificed some part of myself just to stay, but the company was my baby and I put it ahead of my dislike of him. It cost me, but enabled us to succeed. He was able to sense talent, and convince nearly anyone to come join us. We had some incredible folks working for us. He eventually found me threatening, since I was generally admired for my honestly and abilities, while he was mostly disliked and mistrusted. He was crucial to our success, but it was a bit like sleeping with a demon. Eventually the cost was greater than the benefit. I left as soon as I was sure my company would survive without me. It was a given that if the company ever went public, no board of directors would tolerate him. He had to promise a public company to everyone, and make sure it never happened. You can only burn so many bridges. Eventually you find yourself on an island, alone. Now the company is being acquired by another, and he is out…forced out of the company he started…facing the music. I wish I had more sympathy...
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