At a time when work-life balance is a hot topic, an image of an AI startup co-founder working at his own wedding has sparked a stir online. The viral photo shows Casey Mackrell, co-founder of Thoughtly, hunched over a laptop as his wedding guests enjoyed the celebration. The image, posted by Thoughtly's CEO and co-founder, Torrey Leonard, on LinkedIn, quickly generated mixed reactions.
According to Leonard, the startup had recently secured a client with an urgent deadline, leaving Mackrell in a bind as his wedding coincided with the project's timeline. This prompted him to work during his big day, finalizing a pull request amid the festivities. Leonard praised Mackrell for his commitment, playfully remarking that his co-founder had a habit of working in unconventional settings, from bars in San Francisco to New York City.
"My co-founder Casey has built a reputation for himself as “the guy who sits on his laptop in bars” from SF to NYC. Last week Thoughtly brought on a customer that needed to launch within 2 weeks. He just so happened to be getting married within that 2 week window… So, here he is wrapping up a pull request. At his own wedding. Congrats Casey– now please, go take some time off," co-founder Torrey Leonard said iin the post about Casey Mackrell.
What Netizens said
While some LinkedIn users applauded Mackrell's dedication, others were critical, suggesting that this moment exemplified the unhealthy culture of overwork. Social media reactions ranged from sarcastic remarks predicting the failure of Mackrell's marriage to critiques of glorifying such behavior in the name of productivity. Many argued that such moments should be reserved for personal milestones, not overshadowed by professional obligations.
The debate continued, with some users pointing out that the pressure to deliver in such situations could have been avoided with better planning.
The photo ultimately sparked discussions about workplace expectations and the fine line between dedication and burnout, highlighting the growing conversation on how modern professionals navigate the demands of both work and personal life.
"I promise you, his wife is not happy about this. I give this relationship 1 year max," said on user on X. Another user said: "Can't wait til his next pull request at his divorce"
According to Leonard, the startup had recently secured a client with an urgent deadline, leaving Mackrell in a bind as his wedding coincided with the project's timeline. This prompted him to work during his big day, finalizing a pull request amid the festivities. Leonard praised Mackrell for his commitment, playfully remarking that his co-founder had a habit of working in unconventional settings, from bars in San Francisco to New York City.
"My co-founder Casey has built a reputation for himself as “the guy who sits on his laptop in bars” from SF to NYC. Last week Thoughtly brought on a customer that needed to launch within 2 weeks. He just so happened to be getting married within that 2 week window… So, here he is wrapping up a pull request. At his own wedding. Congrats Casey– now please, go take some time off," co-founder Torrey Leonard said iin the post about Casey Mackrell.
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— VCs Congratulating Themselves 👏👏👏 (@VCBrags) October 7, 2024
What Netizens said
While some LinkedIn users applauded Mackrell's dedication, others were critical, suggesting that this moment exemplified the unhealthy culture of overwork. Social media reactions ranged from sarcastic remarks predicting the failure of Mackrell's marriage to critiques of glorifying such behavior in the name of productivity. Many argued that such moments should be reserved for personal milestones, not overshadowed by professional obligations.
The debate continued, with some users pointing out that the pressure to deliver in such situations could have been avoided with better planning.
The photo ultimately sparked discussions about workplace expectations and the fine line between dedication and burnout, highlighting the growing conversation on how modern professionals navigate the demands of both work and personal life.
"I promise you, his wife is not happy about this. I give this relationship 1 year max," said on user on X. Another user said: "Can't wait til his next pull request at his divorce"
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