Lilian Weng Resigns from Thinking Machines Lab
Co-founder announces exit citing health toll from startup demands and highlights key model milestone.
Lilian Weng, co-founder of the AI startup also called Thinky, announced her resignation effective the following day. She described seven months of illness triggered by unsustainable stress that exceeded her physical limits, while expressing pride in team accomplishments including the Inklings model release. In her message she concluded that the future worth building remains human. Replies from colleagues focused on wishes for recovery and gratitude for her contributions and notebook reflections shared during milestones.
It is a hard and sad decision. I shared this message with folks at Thinky. Thank you all for the time together♥️ Just as the last sentence in my message: The future worth building is human.
Reactions from ranked influencers
41 posts@lilianweng You will be missed ❤️
@lilianweng Going to miss working with you, Lilian! You had a great run and it was a lot of fun helping build this company with you.
@lilianweng its been an honor and pleasure to work with you! health comes first, please take care of yourself.
@lilianweng be well Lilian
@lilianweng <3 sending you all the best
