Three Claude Code leads and a manager leave Anthropic ahead of IPO
huangyun_122 · x · 2026-11-05
Screenshots confirm that key Claude Code figures — cat (@catwu), desktop creator Anthony Morris, Thariq, and engineering manager Sunil Shah — have all left Anthropic. The author analyzes Silicon Valley vesting mechanics and speculates OpenAI (IPO no earlier than 2027) may poach Claude Code talent with 30% salary bumps plus equity ahead of Anthropic's expected IPO.
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