[abossy]

Preparing well for your interview and applying directly is much more efficient. I'm sure most entrepreneurs want to salvage they're failing startups and are eager to quit for the next venture as soon as the opportunity presents itself.

[famousactress]

Efficient? Sure.. but I've been assuming that to make the founders feel like they've earned the term 'Acquired' that these things come with at least some sort of cash/signing-bonus that gives the whole thing an air of legitimacy. Also, I wouldn't be quick to suggest the startups are failing in these situations. It seems like plenty of them are barely getting started.