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I was laid off by Google, then asked to come back. I gave up a 6-figure salary and unvested stock to bet on my startup.

Finance September 26, 2026

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Rob Waters, a former Google employee who was laid off last November. The 42-year-old cofounded Kanawai AI and lives in San Francisco. The following has been edited for length and clarity.In November 2025, I was on a flight to Los Angeles…

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