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AI boomAI industryAI search engineAditya BaradwajAravind Srinivas

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

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

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