Dave McLauchlan, senior business development manager for Zune, is leaving Microsoft to try his hand at his own startup, according toa report by WinRumors. McLaunchlanannounced his impending departure via Twitteron Wednesday:
So, I have some news to share. Last week I offered my resignation to MSFT, and my last day is Fri. I’m going to do a startup called Buddy.
The startup he speaks of, Buddy, promises to help developers “build mobile apps cheaper, faster & easier”, but that’s all we know about it right now.
Microsoft announced in May this yearthat it was killing off Zune hardwarebut keeping the Zune software around in its various versions for the PC, the Xbox and Windows Phone 7 devices. The company had at the time said, “Our long-term strategy focuses on the strength of the entire Zune ecosystem across Microsoft platforms.”
Story byAayush Arya
Aayush is the India Editor & Apps Co-Editor at The Next Web. When not writing, he enjoys spending his time bungling about on Twitter or(show all)Aayush is the India Editor & Apps Co-Editor at The Next Web. When not writing, he enjoys spending his time bungling about onTwitterorGoogle+, and answeringemail.
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