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

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