Right, that's a good point: internal disclosure. The NDA is very specific on a need-to-know basis. So if our methods are obviously put to use it means that they disclosed, if my thinking is correct?
The entire process certainly was valuable, even in just forcing us to take a good look at our business plan and just know that we really believe in ourselves.
Yes, it's a lot to learn when you're running a startup, and the idea of scaring off a purchase seemed the worse thing that could have happened but in retrospect we should have held out for a fee.
I also believe the same, as we really know what we are doing better than them as it's been our total focus while this is a new project for them. We know they'll take market share but we are confident that we'll retain our user-base and hopefully over time we'll be able to share the space that their behemoth marketing team will generate through awareness.
Thank you for replying, I'm honored that you've read my note and taken the time.