He managed 120 people at Meta. Now, he's walking away from Big Tech to join Lovable — here's why. (www.businessinsider.com)

Patrik Torstensson, a former engineering director at Meta, has left the tech giant to join Sweden-based AI startup Lovable, citing a desire for greater ownership in his work. Torstensson, who managed a 120-person team at Meta, felt like he was more of a "passenger than a driver" within the company’s vast structure. In contrast, Lovable—valued at $6.6 billion with plans to double its employee count—offers him the opportunity to lead engineering efforts at a company focused on democratizing app and website creation using AI. Lovable's code-generation platform, which has fueled rapid growth with over 40 million projects built, is designed to empower non-technical users to become creators. The startup competes in a crowded market but aims to establish itself as a significant player amidst the ongoing demand for AI talent. The appeal of working in a dynamic environment, spearheading innovation, and contributing to a mission-driven culture were pivotal in Torstensson's decision. His transition highlights a broader trend of AI talent moving away from Big Tech, as layoffs create a juxtaposition between the stability of startups and the allure of collaborative ownership in product development.