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8.11.26 - The Whatnot Mafia & Cambridge Aerospace Founding Talent

Acquired founders, OpenAI and early growth talent from Whatnot building again, alongside founding-era engineers leaving $3.4B Cambridge Aerospace.

8.11.26 - The Whatnot Mafia & Cambridge Aerospace Founding Talent
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