• Brett Harrison, former president of FTX US, published a 49-part Twitter thread about his experience working for the company and his relationship with the company’s CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried.
• Harrison described his deteriorating relationship with SBF, citing disputes over management practices.
• On September 27, 2022, Harrison resigned from his position at FTX US.
Brett Harrison, the former president of FTX US, recently shared his experience working for the crypto exchange company in a detailed Twitter thread. Harrison had worked for the U.S. subsidiary for seventeen months before ultimately resigning on September 27, 2022.
The thread begins with Harrison’s initial excitement to join the company, but he soon found himself at odds with the CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried. He described the cracks forming in his relationship with SBF around six months into his tenure. It was around this time that Harrison began advocating for separation and independence for the executive, legal, and developer teams of FTX US, an effort which SBF disagreed with.
Harrison faced immense pressure, but he persisted in disagreeing with the CEO of FTX. He explained in the thread that his relationship with Bankman-Fried and his deputies had „reached a point of total deterioration“ after months of disputes. He was ultimately unable to reconcile differences with SBF, leading to his resignation.
The thread delves into many other details about Harrison’s experience at FTX US, his interactions with Bankman-Fried, and his thoughts on the company’s management practices. He shared lessons he learned from the experience, as well as his opinion on the current state of the company.
Harrison’s Twitter thread serves as a comprehensive account of his time at FTX and provides a unique insight into his relationship with Sam Bankman-Fried. It also provides a useful reminder of the importance of maintaining a healthy working relationship, even in the face of disagreement.