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Techie's Regret: Saying 'No' to Perplexity AI Over FTX
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Engineer Regrets Declining Role at Rising Star Perplexity AI, Chooses FTX Instead

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Techie's Regret: Saying 'No' to Perplexity AI Over FTX

In a tale of tech-world decisions gone awry, software engineer Aditya Baradwaj publicly expressed his regret on X for declining a job offer at Perplexity AI in favor of staying with Alameda Research/FTX, shortly before FTX's notorious collapse. Perplexity AI's CEO Aravind Srinivas's philosophical take on the situation sparked widespread discussion about career choices in tech, balancing between effective accelerationism and altruism.

Feb 11
Techie's Regret: Saying 'No' to Perplexity AI Over FTX

Engineer Regrets Choosing FTX Over Perplexity AI: A Tale of Tech What-Ifs

Meet Adi, the engineer who famously dubbed his choice to join FTX over Perplexity AI as his 'worst financial decision ever.' Facing the collapse of FTX amidst fraud scandals, Adi's story became a viral topic on social media, sparking discussions on career choices in volatile industries. Discover how his tale of missed opportunities, shared by many in the tech community, underlines the importance of foresight and due diligence in career planning.

Feb 10
Engineer Regrets Choosing FTX Over Perplexity AI: A Tale of Tech What-Ifs

Techie's Tales of Woe: The Decision Between Perplexity AI and FTX

Aditya Baradwaj regrets turning down a position at Perplexity AI in favor of staying with the now-bankrupt Alameda Research/FTX. The tale resonates with many in tech, highlighting the importance of careful career choices, particularly in the volatile AI and crypto industries.

Feb 10
Techie's Tales of Woe: The Decision Between Perplexity AI and FTX

Engineer Regrets Declining Role at Rising Star Perplexity AI, Chooses FTX Instead

Engineer Aditya Baradwaj turned down a founding engineer position at Perplexity AI to continue with FTX, only to witness the latter's dramatic collapse. Expressing his regret publicly, he now considers it a significant financial misstep as Perplexity AI thrives as a leading AI search engine.

Feb 9
Engineer Regrets Declining Role at Rising Star Perplexity AI, Chooses FTX Instead