This Week in Startups Employee reactions to Google layoffs, Microsoft & OpenAI codify deal + NVIDIA's new feature | E1663
Jan 23, 2023
The emotional fallout from Google's recent layoffs is dissected, revealing a stark corporate culture shift. Discussions also cover the strategic alliance between OpenAI and Microsoft, highlighting its implications for AI advancements. The financial maneuvers of activist investor Elliot Management in Salesforce raise eyebrows. Wrapping up, NVIDIA showcases an innovative AI feature that enhances virtual eye contact, sparking debates on the future of communication in a digital world.
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Google Layoff Anecdote
- Former Google employee Kimberly Diaz shared her layoff experience on TikTok.
- She lost access to her email while on a client trip, learning about her job loss through a colleague.
Layoff Motivation
- Layoffs often stem from corporate greed, not solely financial strain, as some believe.
- Google's recent layoffs, despite $17B in profit, exemplify this, boosting stock prices.
Revenge Startup
- Laid-off Google employees can view this as a chance to start their own ventures.
- Form teams with former colleagues, leveraging severance packages as runway.
