An internal tooling startup, Airplane.dev, was acquired by Airtable and the product was shut down. The CEO decided to wind down the company despite having tens of millions of dollars in the bank and a solid growth rate. Many employees declined offers from Airtable, feeling disenchanted by the acquisition process.
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BackgroundInitial headwindsStabilizationBrewing troubleThe announcementFiguring out next stepsWinding downWhy?Final thoughtsSort: