Techstartup slow death watch: Seesmic
source:http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/10/getting-the-unparty-started-seesmic-lays-off-13-of-staff
Michael Arrington:
"It’s time to start slamming the reality of the Silicon Valley situation home to everyone. Seesmic
founderLoic Le Meur lets seven employees go, he says, which is more than a third of the company. This comes on top of three employees let go a couple of weeks ago.
“We cut everything that wasn’t outsourceable, core or absolutely necessary for the company.”
Le Meur says the company isn’t in dire financial trouble yet, noting he raised a $6 millionround just a few months ago. But he’s planning for a bleak fundraising future."
