The Twenty Minute VC (20VC) · Thursday, July 16, 2026
The discussion delves into the legal ramifications of Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI, focusing on trade secret theft. It highlights the risks for individuals involved, such as Chang Lu and Tani Tang, and the broader implications for employee mobility and corporate espionage in the tech industry, referencing California's employment laws.
“The person who took this stuff did it and he screwed.”
“Don't ever as someone interviewing for a job, ever do this because you're going to be screwed. That guy's toast.”
“Because stepping back, California is one of the most liberal places in the country in terms of employment, right? Which, you know, there's no non-competes, non-competes are typically unenforcible.”