Alphabet is increasingly launching “moonshot” projects as independent companies — here’s why

November 2, 2025 Connie Loizos

Despite the emphasis on detachment from ideas, X employees do have significant skin in the game when projects spin out.

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Kevin Rose’s simple test for AI hardware — would you want to punch someone in the face who’s wearing it?
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Sequoia’s Roelof Botha warns founders about chasing sky-high valuations as the firm doubles down on its selective approach
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