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 Sep 18 2007, 10:47 AM |
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Rand announces the decision to accept VC funding, start a Board of Directors, and expand plans for their future in Big Changes Afoot at SEOMoz
The writing was on the wall....  |
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Sep 18 2007, 10:49 AM |
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Congrats and good luck to the SEOmoz folks.
I wonder what exit strategy the VCs have in mind. IPO or M&A? Pierre |
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Sep 18 2007, 12:52 PM |
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Congratulations Rand. Looking forward to seeing your company grow. Hope the transition goes smoothly with the new Directors.
I'd say good luck, but you don't need it. :-) |
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Sep 18 2007, 01:18 PM |
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Thanks Kim, Pierre and Garrick. I really appreciate the support. The VCs are, IMO, shooting more for M&A than IPO - we're just not of that size (although who knows what the future might bring)
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Sep 18 2007, 01:24 PM |
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IPO = instant millionaire (but first things, first). :-)
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Sep 18 2007, 01:36 PM |
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Congrats, Rand - sounds like SEOmoz has big things ahead! Look forward to seeing what you do with your ill-gotten gains...
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Sep 18 2007, 01:42 PM |
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Congrats Rand....
I'm a premium member of SEOMoz so am looking forward to seeing all the extra goodies I get  ... lol |
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Sep 18 2007, 01:50 PM |
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How exciting for SEOMOZ and mozzers, alike.
Good luck, Rand! |
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Sep 18 2007, 02:02 PM |
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Congratulations, Rand. That's opens up to you all sorts of exciting possibilities.
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Sep 18 2007, 02:04 PM |
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M&A sounds more likely, but remember you may always be able to pull off a management buy out. As you say, you never know what the future brings. Whatever it is, it's going to be very exciting. All the best!
Pierre |
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Sep 18 2007, 05:22 PM |
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Congratulations Rand and the team at SEOMoz.
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Sep 18 2007, 07:06 PM |
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Congratulations, Rand, and to those lucky VCs too.
It is a very smart investment, and I'm glad you were able to find some smart VCs to make it. When are you going to headhunt me for the Europe office?  |
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Sep 18 2007, 11:49 PM |
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My emails to you are bouncing, Ammon
I'll try a PM...Thanks so much for the kind words everyone - I'm actually going to try making a post here (I know, I know) on a related topic. |
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Sep 19 2007, 12:33 AM |
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Congratulations, Rand.
It sounds like interesting times indeed. I hope that all your wishes for the directions that SEOmoz follows come about the way you want them to. |
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Sep 19 2007, 04:02 PM |
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Congrats to Rand and the rest of the SEOmoz crew! I've always been a huge fan of SEOmoz and I think I was one of the first few to purchase a premium membership... I'm anxious to see how this pans out! I'm sure we won't be disappointed!
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Sep 19 2007, 04:35 PM |
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Well, the whole goal of the money is to make SEOmoz membership more valuable and irresistible
Thanks Bill & CK for the kind words. |
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Sep 19 2007, 06:54 PM |
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Woohoo!! Congratulations, Rand!!
It sounds like you're in for an exciting time - I'm glad you're sharing so much of everything here and on SEOmoz! John |
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