Less than two months after Fluid Truck’s board ousted its sibling co-founders from their executive positions, the company has laid off 30% of its staff, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and found a potential buyer to take on the business, pending court approval, according to bankruptcy filings and information from a former employee. Fluid […]
A leadership shake-up at Motional, inside the fight over TuSimple’s cash, and Fisker waffles on recall repairs
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! The latest news cycle is a good reminder that even a grizzled old reporter who thinks she has seen it all can still be surprised — and […]
OpenAI faces more leadership shake-ups
OpenAI co-founder John Schulman has left the company for rival AI startup Anthropic. In addition, OpenAI co-founder and president Greg Brockman is taking an extended leave after nine years at the company to “relax and recharge.” Schulman said his decision stemmed from a desire to deepen his focus on AI alignment — the science of […]
Alabama 4-star QB Keelon Russell shows unreal leadership at Elite 11 camp
Keelon Russell could be forgiven for getting a little cocky. The four-star quarterback was heavily pursued by first-year Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer. Consequently, Russell switched his commitment from SMU to Alabama. He then parlayed that confidence into a jaw-dropping performance at the prestigious Elite 11 camp, winning MVP honors over five-star QB […]
Vikings leadership to be 'division of labor' in 2024
The Minnesota Vikings didn’t just lose three really good football players in quarterback Kirk Cousins, inside linebacker Jordan Hicks and edge rusher Danielle Hunter. They also lost three captains and leaders on the football team. When you lose captains, there become holes on your roster that need to be filled and sometimes they get filled […]