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Brad Lightcap

Chief Operating Officer of OpenAI, overseeing business, operations, and strategic partnerships across Research, Applied AI, and go-to-market. Also manages the OpenAI Startup Fund, giving portfolio companies direct access to OpenAI models, product teams, and resources. Previously part of Y Combinator Continuity and led finance and operations initiatives at Dropbox. Began his career as an investment banking analyst at J.P. Morgan. Holds degrees in Economics and History from Duke University.

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OpenAI Startup Fund COO of OpenAI & Manager, OpenAI Startup FundSEC-verified

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Y Combinator Y Combinator Continuity? to 2018-01-01Secondary-verified

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