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Ex-Stability AI leader says being a CEO sucks: 'Elon was right'

Business Insider · 1y

Emad Mostaque, the former CEO of Stability AI, recently stepped down and expressed agreement with Elon Musk's sentiment that being a CEO is not enjoyable. Mostaque stated that he is not a "normal" person and found it impossible to handle the demands of being a CEO. Musk has previously described starting a company as "staring into the abyss and eating glass" and has admitted that he dislikes the role of CEO. Mostaque has faced criticism for his leadership at Stability AI, which is reportedly facing financial challenges and high turnover in high-level positions.