Michael Dermer

Michael Dermer, founder of The Lonely Entrepreneur; former M&A lawyer who built an 800-employee company, survived its near-collapse in the financial crisis, and became an industry pioneer.

Nov 5, 2026

Please Microsoft Exes, Don't Be 1 of 1,000 Workers. Be 1 of 1

On Monday, 60,000 of you got the letter. I'm so sorry. But you get one day.One day. Pour the bourbon. Drink. Cry. Smoke. Say the things you can't say in the office — say them...

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