@starkstechnology: Replying to @Jawad Coinbase fired me because my AI trading platform was a "material competitor." They gave me a choice: shut down 5 years of my life's work, sell it, or lose my job. I chose my life's work. But the whole situation made me realize something important. If a multi-billion dollar tech giant is that threatened by an AI trading agent built by a solo engineer, then maybe... MAYBE I actually built something real. So, in addition to applying to full-time software engineering positions, I'm also submitting an application to YCombinator. I have one potential co-founder. He's an ex-exec at Google, PhD at Cambridge, and passionate about what I'm building. I'm actively looking for another potential cofounder or advisor. This individual should be someone with real-world expertise, whether that's as a software engineer at a quant firm or a quantitative trader. If this sounds like you, or if you know somebody that fits these qualifications, please send me a DM. Thank you again for all of the support. I truly appreciate each and every person who has offered their support or their condolences. #coinbase #swe #ycombinator #techjobs

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