> The present career change does seem a bit like selling out.
Anandtech, by all indications, seems to be continuing to grow and be very profitable. All indications are that Anand is quite financially secure.
So I can't see him making this move unless it's something he really wants to do, as opposed to being lured by the money.
Can you blame him? After writing about technology for so long, surely he's gotten the itch to play a more direct role in its creation.
Imagine if you were a fan of baseball your entire life, and had been covering it for years, and you had a chance to actually go and play for a major league team. It could be a dream come true.
So I can't see him making this move unless it's something he really wants to do, as opposed to being lured by the money.
Can you blame him? After writing about technology for so long, surely he's gotten the itch to play a more direct role in its creation.
Imagine if you were a fan of baseball your entire life, and had been covering it for years, and you had a chance to actually go and play for a major league team. It could be a dream come true.