[KKKKkkkk1]

Most of the engineering team has spread throughout the AV industry, with most folks going to our neighbors and fellow YC company Cruise Automation.

Sounds like most of the engineering team does not share the founder's perspective on the AV industry.

[jnwatson]

I've worked for 2 hopeless industries. It doesn't prevent me from collecting a paycheck.

[locuscoeruleus]

Or, you know, all the skills they have from the industry makes it easier for them to get a job in it. Personally, as a lowly peon, I don't really care if my company is fundamentally unprofitable. I care that I get to develop the skills I want to develop.

[sangnoir]

As recently as February, the founder didn't share the (current) founder's perspective on the AV industry, considering they were trying to secure funding.