Factory CEO just accused his VC board advisor of spying for Cognition

Why two of Silicon Valley's hottest AI coding startups are publicly feuding over one executive

Factory AI alleges a former board member held meetings with rival Cognition while advising the company.

Factory CEO just accused his VC board advisor of spying for Cognition

VC Chris Degnan and former board advisor to Factory AI has taken a job as chief revenue officer for Cognition.

Factory CEO Says Former Adviser Had Confidentiality Concerns After Joining Cognition

Matan Grinberg said he removed Chris Degnan after Degnan disclosed ongoing talks with Factory’s rival, which later hired him as chief revenue officer.

Factory CEO accuses former advisor of spying for rival Cognition

The allegations highlight the intense competition and potential ethical dilemmas in the rapidly evolving AI industry, impacting trust and collaboration.