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xAI Co-Founder Ross Nordeen Resigns Ahead of SpaceX IPO Preparation

Published on 3/30/2026

xAI Co-Founder Ross Nordeen Resigns Ahead of SpaceX IPO Preparation

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Ross Nordeen, the last original co-founder of Elon Musk's xAI, has resigned amid a major reorganization as the company prepares for a high-profile IPO. Nordeen was one of the 11 co-founders at xAI and reported directly to Musk. His departure follows a series of exits from the company, which includes other key figures in recent months. Despite being one of the best-funded players in the AI sector, xAI has struggled to scale and compete with rivals such as OpenAI and Anthropic.