Why OpenAI Fired a High Performer — And What I Learned About Leadership Culture

A few days ago, I came across a tweet by a former OpenAI employee who admitted to being fired — not because of incompetence, but for being “difficult to work with.” He had previously been a founder for 8 years, held equity, and was raising a 7-month-old baby at the time. And yet, OpenAI let … Read more

Beyond the Hype: A Critical Take on the Nvidia–OpenAI $100B Alliance and Its Promise

Inspired by “8 Companies Poised to Soar From Nvidia and OpenAI’s $100 Billion Alliance” (InvestorPlace) When Nvidia and OpenAI recently unveiled a $100 billion hardware-software alliance to deploy over 10 gigawatts of AI compute, many framed it as the “AI equivalent” of the Manhattan Project. The InvestorPlace piece hails this as a turning point, a … Read more

OpenAI and the AI Market in 2025: From Consumer Hype to Enterprise Powerhouse

OpenAI’s own evolution reflects this broader market trajectory. In 2022 and 2023, much of its public image revolved around Sam Altman himself. Media outlets portrayed him as a visionary CEO, the face of a new technological era. Interviews and podcasts emphasized his lifestyle with AI—stories about “raising children with ChatGPT” or “ditching Google search” framed … Read more

The Empire of AI: Who Truly Decides OpenAI’s Path?

Between Promise and Paradox For years, OpenAI has stood at the center of humanity’s conversation about artificial intelligence. From the launch of ChatGPT in 2022 to today’s enterprise-focused infrastructure deals, its trajectory reflects both dazzling speed and unsettling contradictions. At the surface, the narrative is clear: a company born as a nonprofit in 2015 with … Read more

6 Strategic Moves in One Week — OpenAI’s Most Intense Sprint Yet

If you thought OpenAI was slowing down after a turbulent summer of lawsuits, dopamine backlash, and restructuring drama, think again. In just seven days, the company executed a series of moves that, taken together, amount to an entire quarter’s worth of strategy. From billion-dollar compute lifelines to international deals and a fundamental pivot in how … Read more

OpenAI’s Strategic Pivot: From Emotional AI to Enterprise Infrastructure

In just a few short years, OpenAI has undergone a dramatic transformation—from an AI darling powering intimate conversations to a global infrastructure partner for governments and enterprises. This strategic shift wasn’t abrupt. It unfolded in four distinct phases, each leaving a lasting impact on how the world relates to artificial intelligence. Phase 1: The ChatGPT … Read more