It's nice to hear, for once, about acquiring companies not screwing you over. I've read countless HN articles about people getting screwed by their "potential" acquirer that I am now starting to feel apprehensive about getting acquired.
Daniil, you did not exactly go much into the acquiring process for obvious reasons but any advice you can depart on us? I.e. what can we do to avoid the "rollercoaster"? Also, would like to hear about your experiences (bad and good) being a kid in the industry at that time and how you dealt with it.
Anyway, congrats on achieving what most of us can dream of at a really young age.
Sure. About avoiding the rollercoaster, two things, and they go hand in hand:
1. Be realistic. Try to not let your ego get the best of you.
2. Look at the big picture. Sometimes you get so focused on one thing, you lose sight of what's around you. Evaluate everything that goes in: be able to compromise on some to win in others.
About being a kid in the industry: it's really no different. You get additional attention just for being your age, but aside from that, everything else is the same. I like it that way.
Daniil, you did not exactly go much into the acquiring process for obvious reasons but any advice you can depart on us? I.e. what can we do to avoid the "rollercoaster"? Also, would like to hear about your experiences (bad and good) being a kid in the industry at that time and how you dealt with it.
Anyway, congrats on achieving what most of us can dream of at a really young age.