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Google Pays Billions for Windsurf CEO and Top Talent After OpenAI Acquisition Talks Collapse
Founder News Team Jul 26, 2025 0

Varun Mohan is the founder of Windsurf, which created an unusual deal with Google after talks with OpenAI fell apart.…

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‘I was given an offer that would explode same day’: Ex Windsurf AI engineer talks acquisition by Google DeepMind
Founder News Team Jul 25, 2025 0

Prem Qu Nair, a founding member and early engineer at Windsurf, has joined Cognition, the AI company behind the much-hyped…

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‘I was given an offer that would explode same day’: Ex Windsurf AI engineer talks acquisition by Google DeepMind
Founder News Team Jul 25, 2025 0

Prem Qu Nair, a founding member and early engineer at Windsurf, has joined Cognition, the AI company behind the much-hyped…

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Video. Windsurf freestyle world cup concludes early in windy Fuerteventura
Founder News Team Jul 25, 2025 0

Yentel Caers and Sarah-Quita Offringa emerged victorious, winning the event and the Freestyle Double Elimination. Offringa’s win also secured her…

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People in Tech Are Worried Windsurf Has Set a Dangerous Precedent
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People in Tech Are Worried Windsurf Has Set a Dangerous Precedent
Founder News Team Jul 22, 2025 0

What started as a startup Cinderella story has quickly turned into a cautionary tale for future deals in Silicon Valley.…

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Who is Varun Mohan? Indian-origin CEO of Windsurf faces backlash after quitting startup for Google, derailing $3B OpenAI deal | World News
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Who is Varun Mohan? Indian-origin CEO of Windsurf faces backlash after quitting startup for Google, derailing $3B OpenAI deal | World News
Founder News Team Jul 21, 2025 0

Varun Mohan, a rising star in Silicon Valley and co-founder of AI startup Windsurf, is under fire after abruptly quitting…

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‘A Generational Villain’: Indian-Origin CEO Of AI Startup Windsurf Faces Backlash After Joining Google | Viral News
Founder News Team Jul 21, 2025 0

Last Updated:July 21, 2025, 17:36 IST The departure came at a time when Windsurf was nearing a major deal. OpenAI…

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Vinod Khosla Says Windsurf Founders Left Team 'Behind'
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Vinod Khosla Says Windsurf Founders Left Team ‘Behind’
Founder News Team Jul 20, 2025 0

The founders of Windsurf, the now much talked about AI startup, are having a roller coaster couple of weeks. Varun…

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Who Is Varun Mohan? Google Hires Windsurf CEO, Triggering OpenAI Talent Clash | World News
Founder News Team Jul 13, 2025 0

Last Updated:July 12, 2025, 20:43 IST Google has strengthened its AI team by hiring Windsurf co-founders Varun Mohan and Douglas…

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Who Is Varun Mohan? Know All About Indian-Origin Co-Founder and CEO of AI Coding Startup Windsurf Hired by Google Along With Other Founders
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Who Is Varun Mohan? Know All About Indian-Origin Co-Founder and CEO of AI Coding Startup Windsurf Hired by Google Along With Other Founders
Founder News Team Jul 12, 2025 0

New Delhi, July 12: Tech giant Google has roped in Indian-origin Varun Mohan, co-founder and CEO of coding AI startup…

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