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Seventh xAI Co-Founder Exits Amid SpaceX Merger Restructuring

2/27/2026

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Toby Pohlen, co-founder of xAI, announced his departure amid restructuring after the merger with SpaceX.
Pohlen posted gratitude to Elon Musk and said he will take time off.
He is the seventh co-founder to depart xAI in under three years.
Musk reorganized xAI after the merger, which valued the combined entity at $1.25 trillion.
SpaceX is preparing for a significant public offering.

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Toby Pohlen, co-founder of xAI, announced his departure amid restructuring after the merger with SpaceX.
Pohlen posted gratitude to Elon Musk and said he will take time off.
He is the seventh co-founder to depart xAI in under three years.
Musk reorganized xAI after the merger, which valued the combined entity at $1.25 trillion.
SpaceX is preparing for a significant public offering.