Claude Code's creator leaves Anthropic, and another departure is reported

I’ve left Anthropic after more than a year of working on Claude Code and seeing it scale larger than I ever imagined. I have really loved working at Ant and believe deeply in the mission, and most of all, the idea of a race to the top. The idea that if we work hard and responsibly, we can raise the bar and inspire others to great outcomes. And if we all push each other to be better, things can be radically good. I will carry the spirit of this with me forever. My colleagues at Anthropic are the most talented, thoughtful, competent, and earnest people I have ever met. I am glad they are at the wheel and trust them deeply. To the community on X, thank you for everything. You’ve made this the most fun (and sometimes stressful) job I’ve ever had. For me, it is time for a bit of a break…

Well, the rumor started about five hours ago by Mr Arfur Grok, who is currently undefeated, turned out once again to be true. Sounds like at least one other person is leaving as well. Maybe the birth of another neolab? We shall see. Good luck to him in future.

One of the main reasons behind Anthropic’s success is Claude Code. And one of the main reasons behind Claude Code’s success is the incredible team behind it.