- Published on July 12, 2025
- In Global Tech
OpenAI Can’t Windsurf Anymore as Microsoft Helps Google Steal the CEO
The agreement is valued at around $2.4 billion and involves a non-exclusive license, allowing Windsurf to remain independent.
- By Siddharth Jindal
Nothing seems to be going well for OpenAI. After losing key researchers to Meta and delaying its open-source model, the Windsurf deal has also collapsed.
This time, it’s Google that has spoiled OpenAI’s plans. Instead of acquiring Windsurf outright, the search giant struck a deal to license Windsurf’s technology and hire key personnel, including CEO Varun Mohan, co-founder Douglas Chen, and select R&D staff.
The agreement is valued at around $2.4 billion and involves a non-exclusive license, allowing Windsurf to remain independent.
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Effective immediately, Jeff Wang, head of business at Windsurf, has stepped into the role of interim CEO. Graham Moreno, previously VP of global sales, has taken on the
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Siddharth Jindal
Siddharth is a media graduate who loves to explore tech through journalism and putting forward ideas worth pondering about in the era of artificial intelligence.
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