Conversation series with Selina Wang and Palak Goel highlighting leaders making critical decisions on the fly. This conversation spotlights Jeff Wang, CEO of Windsurf, who provides a behind-the-scenes account of navigating Windsurf’s reverse-acquihire by Google and merger with Cognition. Jeff’s human-first, pragmatic leadership in the face of adversity shows why every startup needs a Jeff!Chapters:(00:00) Intro(1:02) Jeff’s Origin Story(1:55) Joining Codeium(4:24) The Codeium / Windsurf Story(6:59) Confidence to Take On Microsoft(9:59) Adapting to a Bigger Team(11:16) Trajectory Towards M&A(12:35) Why the OpenAI Deal Fell Apart(15:42) Becoming CEO of Windsurf(18:48) Balancing Interests of Customers and Employees(20:47) Navigating Crisis(21:25) Cognition Acquisition(24:42) Windsurf's Unique Path(26:40) Advice to CEO’s and Leaders(28:35) Windsurf Operating as Two Entities(29:20) Wave 11(30:33) Integrating Teams(31:14) The AI Competitive Landscape(33:57) The Future of Software(37:22) End State of Engineering(40:19) Increasing Productivity(41:42) Reaching $100B Valuation(42:41) Jeff’s Admiration for Scott WuProduced by Benny BeausoleilFollow:Selina Wang @selinazwangPalak Goel @palak_goJeff Wang @jeffwsurf

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