I think the author is making assertions based on dubious assumptions:
Whether it’s a high-profile tech company like
Yahoo!, or a more established conglomerate like
GE or Home Depot, large companies have a hard time
keeping their best and brightest in house. Recently,
GigaOM discussed the troubles at Yahoo! with a flat stock
price, vested options for some of their best people, and
the apparent free flow of VC dollars luring away some of
their best people to do the start-up thing again.
Firstly, these companies are in trouble. It doesn't matter whether it is a big company or small. Financial troubles tend to lead to cuts in headcount.
Places such as DuPont have a lot of long term scientists. They offer the best unprecedented freedom as well as a lot of facilities and support. In startups, a worker has to wear many hats, and not all wish to do that.
Places such as DuPont have a lot of long term scientists. They offer the best unprecedented freedom as well as a lot of facilities and support. In startups, a worker has to wear many hats, and not all wish to do that.