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Windsurf has had a tumultuous few weeks. The AI Coding startup's $3 billion acquisition by OpenAI fell through, leaving its 250 employees in turmoil.
We discuss the tension between corporate ambitions and employee welfare, spotlighting the ethical dilemmas in the tech industry.
Following the drama, Cognition steps in to acquire Windsurf's assets, providing remaining employees with a second chance. Tune in for key insights on corporate responsibility and the harsh realities of startup life.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Setting The Stage
03:55 How Does It Work?
08:24 The $3 Billion Dollar Rug Pull
11:48 What Led To This
14:47 Why Are They Worth SO MUCH?
18:50 New Acquisition!
21:53 Who Really Wins Here?
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RESOURCES
Josh: https://x.com/Josh_Kale
Ejaaz:https://x.com/cryptopunk7213
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Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:
https://www.bankless.com/disclosures
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Windsurf has had a tumultuous few weeks. The AI Coding startup's $3 billion acquisition by OpenAI fell through, leaving its 250 employees in turmoil.
We discuss the tension between corporate ambitions and employee welfare, spotlighting the ethical dilemmas in the tech industry.
Following the drama, Cognition steps in to acquire Windsurf's assets, providing remaining employees with a second chance. Tune in for key insights on corporate responsibility and the harsh realities of startup life.
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💫 LIMITLESS | SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW
https://limitless.bankless.com/
https://x.com/LimitlessFT
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Setting The Stage
03:55 How Does It Work?
08:24 The $3 Billion Dollar Rug Pull
11:48 What Led To This
14:47 Why Are They Worth SO MUCH?
18:50 New Acquisition!
21:53 Who Really Wins Here?
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RESOURCES
Josh: https://x.com/Josh_Kale
Ejaaz:https://x.com/cryptopunk7213
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Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:
https://www.bankless.com/disclosures

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