Leadersby GlyphBrad Lightcap
Promoted to Lead, special projects, OpenAI · Apr 3, 2026 · News
Why, in the source's words
CEO of AGI development Fidji Simo announced in a memo that Brad Lightcap, OpenAI’s COO, has a new job leading “special projects,” which will involve “complex deals and investments across the company.”
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About this move
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- Promoted
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- Announced
- Apr 3, 2026 7 months ago
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- TechCrunch
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