Goodbye Tatango, on to the Next Chapter
Posted on 26. Dec, 2009 by Andrew Dumont in Startup Life
As with all good things, they must come to an end. I have been terminated from Tatango, without reason and without warning, on Christmas Eve, no less. This obviously came as a shock to me and has left a fairly rotten taste in my mouth… but only for a minute or two.
Today, the next chapter of my life begins. Over the past two years, I have sacrificed everything for Tatango (friends, school, family, sanity, etc.). But now, I can move on. In a perfect world, maybe things would have ended differently, but that’s neither here nor there. Being totally consumed with my job over the past two years has left me complacent, with no time to explore other opportunities. That ends today. I couldn’t be happier about my current position and what the future holds for me.
My email at Tatango will most likely go dark within the next day or two, so my primary contact is now andrewjdumont@gmail.com or you can send me a note on Facebook or Twitter @AndrewDumont.
In the midst of all this, I want to thank all of the amazing people at Tatango and Derek Media, you know who you are. It was an absolute blessing to spend every day learning, growing and advancing the success of the company with you. There is so much talent dispersed among these two entities, and a bright future ahead for all of you. As for the two companies, I wish them the greatest of success.
I guess what they say is true, everything happens for a reason. I’m reminded of that today.
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Andrew is a self-proclaimed "machine," with a passion for finding the next big thing. Currently, Andrew spends his days as the Director of Business Development at San Francisco-based Seesmic. Working previously as the VP of Marketing at internet startup Tatango, Andrew earned ink in top national press outlets, grew a userbase by hundreds of thousands and brushed elbows with the top names in tech. Continue reading...
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Stead
26. Dec, 2009
Sorry to hear this, if there is anything I can do to help you out, please let me know. Hope the holidays are going well for you otherwise!
arianna
26. Dec, 2009
sorry to hear that. best of luck with your next venture!
Darrick
26. Dec, 2009
Dang man, really sorry to hear this.
Best of luck to you with your future endeavors!
Andrew Dumont
26. Dec, 2009
Thanks so much for the support, everyone.
Taylor Marek
26. Dec, 2009
Sad to hear about it, but now you have some interesting things to look forward to man. You’ll have fun, trust me.
Daniel Brusilovsky
26. Dec, 2009
Sorry to hear this, bro! Wish yo the best of luck in the next chapter of your life!
Jamie Smith
26. Dec, 2009
Baby Dumont- You will be greatly missed! I’m not sure who I will be laughing with now across the office to the mysterious corner where voices of tenants above shout at one another or where teen mothers find it necessary to smoke next to our entrance where the smell of smoke and cancer fills the room… You are an extremely motivated, intelligent, dedicated, and talented young twenty-something individual with a smile that lights up the room
With that being said- I have no doubt that you will go far and be successful in everything you do. You were the best tool in the box. (jk) I’d say good luck- but you don’t need it.
gabe hoggarth
26. Dec, 2009
Wow, surprised to hear this after the effort and results you have given and achieved. Wish the best onto bigger and better! Stay in touch!
Briddick
27. Dec, 2009
What? This is crazy! I thought you wererunning the whole tatango show now? That sucks man I’m sorry!
Sam Howat
27. Dec, 2009
Sounds like things aren’t so good at Tatango if they’re firing the guy that customers communicated with. You were the PERSONAL face of Tatango…
Really hope you’re able to move on to better things… things that reward your hard work.
Best of luck!
Diana
27. Dec, 2009
Time to moooooooooove South! Yay!
Angie McElroy
27. Dec, 2009
I cannot describe in words, the surprise I felt when I heard Andrew was “let go” from Tatango. Andrew Dumont has been a very good friend of mine over the last few years, and I have seen firsthand the sacrifices he has made for this business. It says so much about a man’s character, that he can honestly wish success to Tatango after what just happened. I do not mean to rant about this, but my word… What were they thinking? To so many, Andrew had become the face of this business. Andrew would be a HUGE asset to any business and I can say from the experience I have with Andrew as a friend, that he is genuinely a good man. I certainly cannot say that about everyone. All that said, Andrew, you know you have friends and family that love you and know how amazing you are. Good luck friend, I know I can speak for all who know you when I say, you will do great things.
Max Beatty
27. Dec, 2009
Not very classy the way they broke the news on Christmas Eve. I do like how you handled it with this post. I know I would have been more tempted to call individuals out and hold them accountable.
Good luck with your future endeavors!
Sam Howat
28. Dec, 2009
Have to agree with Max. Horrible timing, even immaturity on the part of Tatango to fire him when they did.
I know we don’t know all the reasons, but the fact that the CEO has been dead silent about it makes this reek of “personal”. Which is unfortunate.
Glad to see Andrew take the higher road with it.
Ryan Martin
28. Dec, 2009
That is pretty harsh to be let go on Christmas Eve. I have to agree with Max and Sam that it sounds like spite, more than ability. Sorry to hear that you are parting ways. We wish you the best as you move on.
Shanita
28. Dec, 2009
It’s their loss. You were by far my favorite Tatango representative.
Ryan Rotz
29. Dec, 2009
In spite of the news its really cool to see so many people give their support for someone. Well done everybody.
Andrew, you’re a go-getter. I admire your drive and willingness to sacrifice. From basketball to business, keep hustling. Eventually, the ball will be in your court.
evan
30. Dec, 2009
Time for a trip to the beach it sounds like…
Madge
05. Jan, 2010
hey sweets! I know we just chatted but I wanted to let you know how absolutely proud I am of you:) Your dreams of breifcase, coffee, and wall street journal will come true somewhere else and it will mean much more. Seeeee youuu very soon!!
Ian Greenleigh
07. Jan, 2010
Andrew-
Don’t know you, don’t claim to. But you should know that I was touched by the willingness to open up on the blog. Keep writing like that and you’ll have no problem finding the next awesome opportunity. I’ve been there, too. Best of luck in your endeavors, and feel free to reach out should you need anything.
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Amy
18. Apr, 2010
hey sweets! I know we just chatted but I wanted to let you know how absolutely proud I am of you:) Your dreams of breifcase, coffee, and wall street journal will come true somewhere else and it will mean much more. Seeeee youuu very soon!!