[debacle]

Google initially was talking about an investment or purchase, but the discussion soon devolved into an acqui-hire situation.

But in reality an acqui-hire was the intent all along, Google was just being deceptive.

[Kiro]

> Google initially was talking about an investment or purchase

I don't see anything like that. Also, what’s the difference between a purchase and acquihire in this case? Both would surely mean an employment at Google.

[forgottenpass]

what’s the difference

Off the top of my head? Price, role at Google post accusation, golden handcuffs.

[julien_c]

Is 2M still an acqui-hire though? Even in Silicon Valley?

Where's the threshold between acqui-hires and acquisitions these days?

[cromwellian]

$2M is basically a large signing bonus. I think for most companies, like Google, FB, et al, something like $2M doesn't even need board signoff, it's basically a restricted stock grant as a bonus with clawback provisions.

[julien_c]

Is it a common occurence to get a 1M+ signing bonus at Google or FB?

[cromwellian]

I'm speaking of a bonus obtained through a corp-dev situation, in lieu of an actual acquisition. I don't know how common it is in general recruitment.