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Lovable's CEO takes a dig at Silicon Valley and pitches straight to laid-off Big Tech workers
Lovable CEO Anton Osika said Big Tech is no longer the "safe, prestigious" career choice.
TL;DR
- Lovable, a Swedish AI startup, is directly recruiting tech workers laid off from companies like Meta, Microsoft, and Google.
- CEO Anton Osika stated that Big Tech is no longer a "safe, prestigious choice" due to continuous layoffs.
- Lovable aims to hire around 400 employees globally this year, capitalizing on the uncertainty in major tech companies.
- The startup offers a fast-paced environment, more ownership, and opportunities to work on cutting-edge AI products.
- This move reflects a broader trend of European AI startups attracting talent previously drawn to Silicon Valley.
- Lovable recently hired former Meta engineering director Patrik Torstensson and introduced a 10% pay rise perk for employees.
- Osika predicts AI will reduce the need for large capital to scale, fostering more startup success in Europe.