OpenAI COO Brad Lightcap Announces Departure to Start New Venture
romainhuet · x · 2026-08-12
OpenAI Chief Operating Officer Brad Lightcap announced he is leaving the company to start a new venture. In an internal message, he reflected on his nearly decade-long tenure pursuing the company's mission and building the business.
OpenAI executive Romain Huet expressed gratitude, recalling their early conversations about the developer ecosystem and praising Brad's immense contributions to the company's growth.
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