Karma Haunts: Founder Who Fired Staff For AI Is Looking For People - See Responses To His Post

Wes Winder, a Canadian software developer, is facing intense criticism after his decision to replace his entire development team with AI tools turned into a public relations nightmare. Once a trending topic on Reddit, Winder is now seeking web developers on LinkedIn, drawing more ridicule.

From Boast to Backlash

Winder previously boasted on Twitter about firing his team and relying solely on AI tools like o1, Lovable, and Cursor. He claimed this approach allowed him to "ship 100x faster with code that’s 10x cleaner" and boldly predicted that 90 per cent  of developer jobs would soon become obsolete due to advancements like OpenAI’s o3.
This tweet, shared on the popular subreddit LinkedInLunatics, sparked widespread mockery.

The Search for Developers

In a recent LinkedIn post, Winder sought web developers skilled in React, Remix, and Supabase for freelance work. His plea—“Reply with your portfolio/recent work, and I’ll reach out”—was met with skepticism and sarcastic comments from users who recalled his earlier dismissal of human developers.

Social Media Reactions

One user highlighted the irony:
"Why would anyone want to work for you if you think 90 per cent  of dev jobs won’t survive?"
Another said:
"He’s looking for a new team because he fired his old one. We have to keep up!"
Another user commented:
“did you create a tweet saying you fired all devs to replace them with AI? so what happened.. AI not good enough? Lol”

User commented:
“Karma never disappoints.”

Lessons Learned

Winder’s attempt to replace human developers with AI has not only impacted his credibility but also serves as a cautionary tale about overestimating AI’s capabilities and undervaluing human expertise in software development.