On: Google Buying Groupon is a Flawed Idea

[tptacek]

Because once you enter the mode of acquiring your way into new products, it's hard to shake it; it distorts the internal incentive structure.

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once you enter the mode of acquiring your way into new products, it's hard to shake it

If you've been following Google, then you know they are no stranger to acquiring existing products. And as far as I can tell, their business isn't going down the tubes.