I left my $200K Microsoft job to bet on my startup. Work became less fun, and AI made me feel ready to build it alone.

Junead Khan left Microsoft after two years to pursue his AI startup. He explains why he quit his six-figure job without customers or VC funding.

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2026-10-11 11:00 · Business Insider AI
I left my $200K Microsoft job to bet on my startup. Work became less fun, and AI made me feel ready to build it alone.

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