Zero communication? False. I've had plenty of communication with VT/CVBT. Do your own due diligence.
Worst Private Company you've ever been involved with? Who's fault is that
A Realist? False. More like a Pessimist. A realist would've realized the situation as it is and move on. Furthermore, anyone that has been following CVBT/VT for the past decade would know this news is good news.
Conditional nature of the deal? If you know anything about business then you would know business deals often include conditions, especially deals of this magnitude. Calling it "fluff" is a typical pessimistic point of view.
It would be interesting to hear when you bought in to CVBT/VT and if you were in favor of the ousting of the former failed CEO.
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