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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

Tech Engineer Turns Down Perplexity AI Role, Becomes a Financial Fumble

In a tale of what could have been, software engineer Aditya Baradwaj's decision to reject a founding engineer spot at Perplexity AI, prior to the AI boom, has turned heads. Instead, Baradwaj took a leap with Alameda Research/FTX, only to witness its collapse amid hefty scandals. With Perplexity AI establishing itself as a top player in the AI market, the move has been termed a costly blunder, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of tech career decisions.

Feb 10

Tech Engineer Turns Down Perplexity AI Role, Becomes a Financial Fumble

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

Techie Regrets: Declining Perplexity AI's Offer Becomes a Financial Lesson

An Indian techie, Aditya Baradwaj, shares his regret on rejecting a key position at Perplexity AI in 2022, choosing instead to stay with Alameda Research, which later collapsed. While recounting his "worst financial decision," the tale underscores the risks and philosophical debates within the tech landscape between effective accelerationism and altruism.

Feb 9

Techie Regrets: Declining Perplexity AI's Offer Becomes a Financial Lesson

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