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Why so strict with the definition of the term 'aquihire'?

What I see in tech startups: Little companies acting as labs for the big companies. In big companies, it's often difficult to develop something breaking new. There is so much infrastructure, culture and history around, that it gets increasingly difficult to think outside the box and to keep up with the latest trends. This were startups step in. With the startup, they often acquire a very specialized piece of technology and know-how. Then comes step two: Looking for ways to integrate the new toys into the productline.