<![CDATA[Podcasting startup can't pay its employees - Valleywag Comments]]> <![CDATA[Podcasting startup can't pay its employees - Valleywag Comments]]> <![CDATA[Podcasting startup can't pay its employees]]> I have been an employee at Podango for almost a year and have never missed receiving a paycheck.

StaciDeGagne

]]> <![CDATA[Podcasting startup can't pay its employees]]> Too bad truth, cloaked inside half truth, won't show the true hero(s) at Podango. They are those who, unlike the CEO, did allow for payroll to continue with personal financial sacrifice through "alternative" funding (probably even the very same the CEO mentioned above) to bridge payroll as Podango continues to await funding. Hopefully funding closes so the hero(s) aren't left holding the CEO's vision in exchange for the hero(s)' own home, credit, or good name. As for Bourne and his new ride, all businesses make stupid decisions--this will likely be Podango's biggest. Technically the CEO told the truth, but technically so did Clinton when describing relationship with Monica. Others know the "full" story--and a blue dress may just be found.

Cleatis

]]> <![CDATA[Podcasting startup can't pay its employees]]> From the former VP of Business development at Podango:

[www.chrisknudsen.biz]

Chris801

]]> <![CDATA[Podcasting startup can't pay its employees]]> Every one of my interactions with Doug and Lee from Podango, in person and online, have been professional, honest,and nothing more than sterling - and every one of the employees I have dealt with have been fantastic. They are professional and reliable in the extreme.

I've worked with Doug and Lee both as a podcaster and through organizing various Podcamps on the East Coast, including Podcamp NYC (twice) Podcamp Boston and Podcamp Philly and they have been fantastic and honest in all dealings, as well as generous sponsors of community events.

I have every confidence in Podango's success, and I am sorry that a former employee decided slander was an okay thing. Reputation for honesty and transparency are hard won in real life or on-line, and trying to damage someone's reputation is a very serious and nefarious thing to do.

WhitneyHoffman

]]> <![CDATA[Podcasting startup can't pay its employees]]> @matto: lol. Thanks for the chuckle! Please, go with random_play's offer, especially if the girls refuse to learn rails!

LeeGibbons

]]> <![CDATA[Podcasting startup can't pay its employees]]> @matto: If the sidekick designs handbags, I'll double whatever Podango offers you.

random_play

]]> <![CDATA[Podcasting startup can't pay its employees]]> @LeeGibbons: I know this pair of cute geek girls that would perfect for Girls Gone Geek. They come with a blonde sidekick as part of the packag. I am their exclusive representative, so contact me ASAP to cut a deal.

matto

]]> <![CDATA[Podcasting startup can't pay its employees]]> I must say I was entertained by this post...Fiction has always been my favorite. I am a Podango employee and I've been paid every two weeks since I started in 2006. Thanks, Podango! :)

Orchid84

]]> <![CDATA[Podcasting startup can't pay its employees]]> Podango always pays me on time. And, we are in production on a new show, Home Ec For The Tech. Coming soon!

LianaLehua

]]> <![CDATA[Podcasting startup can't pay its employees]]> Podango always pays me on time.

LianaLehua

]]> <![CDATA[Podcasting startup can't pay its employees]]> This Valleywag post concerning Podango is based on an anonymous source with no fact verification. (Must be great to be able to run stories true or not, based only upon entertainment value.)

As CEO and co-founder of Podango, I know the facts. We have never missed a payroll, and don't expect to. Anyone who says we have is lying.

We suspect the anonymous source to be a disgruntled employee (developer) who, due to a programming language change, left because he was no longer productive at our company. Funding had nothing to do with it.

I only have one mortgage. I have no home equity loan or 2nd mortgage. We have secured adequate bridge money to carry us to the closing of our next round.

Look for our new show next month - Home Ec For The Tech!

LeeGibbons

]]> <![CDATA[Podcasting startup can't pay its employees]]> Am a current podango employee as well. Got all my paychecks on time.

weirdweird

]]> <![CDATA[Podcasting startup can't pay its employees]]> Am a current employee of Podango, too. Got all my paychecks on time. And with the help of google I leave you with this quote from Will Rodgers:
"Rumor travels faster, but it don't stay put as long as truth."

weirdweird

]]> <![CDATA[Podcasting startup can't pay its employees]]> Valleywag Comment Interesting post about Podango. Of course it's not true. For those interested in facts, nobody's ever missed a paycheck at Podango - or Podango Productions - which is the separate company that I manage. Nobody. Disgruntled employees often vent their anger via online web sites where no proof is required. If anyone can provide any proof at all that we've missed payroll even once, I'll shave my head. Like all startups - we're constantly seeking additional funding. We've been at this more than two years and done it all with small private equity investments. I am one of the people who's invested in Podango and Podango Productions. If we'd missed payroll I would know about it. I hope the Valleywag editors have the decency to publish my comment. I'll be posting it other places as well. And for the record...I own a Mercedes "thekevin" not a BMW. -- Scott Bourne President - Podango Productions www.podangoproductions.com Executive Producer - Apple Phone Show www.applephoneshow.com Executive Producer - Girls Gone Geek www.girlsgonegeek.tv Executive Producer - The Game Council www.thegamecouncil.com Executive Producer - iLifeZone www.ilifezone.com Co-Host - TWIP www.twipphoto.com Co-Host - MacBreak Weekly www.twit.tv/mbw Co-Host - Gear Media Tech www.pixelcorps.tv/gmt http://www.facebook.com/p/Scott_Bourne/635285959 http://twitter.com/scottbourne http://scottbourne.jaiku.com/

IllianaNereus

]]> <![CDATA[Podcasting startup can't pay its employees]]> The president of Podango, Scott Bourne doesn't seem to be doing too bad, he just bought a very nice car.

[www.flickr.com]

Dinosaurus

]]> <![CDATA[Podcasting startup can't pay its employees]]> I guess maybe Scott Bourne spent too much of his money on his Rolex watches, BMWs, Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, his SoMa penthouse and all those iPhones.

thekevin

]]> <![CDATA[Podcasting startup can't pay its employees]]> I find this very disturbing as a current employee of Podango. I have never not been paid, nor had any pay problems. The employee who made these comments wasn't telling the truth. It is sad that someone who leaves on good terms turns to trying to slander a good company.

TheFunny

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