So, folks. Hope your Monday is a little better than mine. As of today at noon, my employer matchmine is no longer.
I cannot go into details here, but I can say that our closing came as a shock to all involved. I’m sure it will sound like marketing-massaged buzzspeak to many, but I just want to say how much I enjoyed working with everyone at the company. As employee number 13, it was amazing to see an idea take form in reality, successfully launch at such a great event like DEMO, and actually see it working on partner sites.
Working at a startup is exhilarating. Seeing a team of passionate people work long and hard to turn a shared goal into something tangible is an absolutely amazing experience. I can honestly say that for the first time in my career, I woke up every day excited to go to work.
The unexpected end of our run was really a shock, and when the announcement was made, the only feeling I had was disbelief. It was kind of like a very vivid dream: I remember the words being said, but couldn’t tell if what I was witnessing was real.
But now, a few hours later, reality has started to sink in. This is real.
But instead of feeling disappointed or angry, I can only look back and say that I’m proud to have been able to work with such an amazing group of people. Being able to take something from an idea on paper to something that actually exists is something that too few people are able to be a part of.
I want to thank everyone at matchmine. This has truly been the best ~2 years in my life, and I’ll always be proud of what we accomplished together.
The official announcement can be seen here.