Highlights:
Peggy Wang steps down as co-founder of AI startup Ego
Co-founder Vishnu Hari suffered traumatic brain injury in January attack
Online backlash follows Wang’s resignation; Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan responds
Hari confirms signing non-disparagement agreement while recovering - Advertisement -
Peggy Wang, co-founder of the Silicon Valley startup Ego, announced last week that she had stepped down to launch a new company in the consumer AI space. Ego, which is backed by Y Combinator, is an AI-native simulation engine that allows users to create and share 3D animated characters.
In a statement, Wang said she remained “incredibly bullish” on her former co-founder Vishnu Hari and the rest of the team. She explained that her departure was due to “differing visions for the company