Aug 5, 03:26 PM

Cognition CEO Scott Wu Offers Buyouts, Imposes 80+ Hour Weeks After Laying Off 30 Windsurf Staff

Cognition, an AI coding startup, acquired rival Windsurf approximately three weeks ago and has since offered buyouts to about 200 newly acquired Windsurf employees. Prior to this, Cognition laid off 30 Windsurf staff members. The company, led by CEO Scott Wu, has communicated a demanding work environment to the remaining Windsurf employees, requiring them to work six days a week and more than 80 hours weekly, with Wu explicitly stating that the company does not believe in work-life balance. This move follows Cognition's strategy to integrate Windsurf's workforce under stringent conditions, prompting some employees to consider the buyout option. The development has attracted attention in the tech and startup communities, highlighting the challenges faced by employees amid acquisitions and changes in corporate culture.

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Cognition CEO Scott Wu Offers Buyouts, Imposes 80+ Hour Weeks After Laying Off 30 Windsurf Staff

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