Derya wins bet with Gary Marcus as OpenAI's revenue tops $86B valuation bet
DeryaTR_ · x · 2026-09-19
The author reveals a 2024 bet with Gary Marcus over whether OpenAI's valuation would exceed $86B by end of 2025 — now its annual revenue alone will surpass that figure. The quoted post claims OpenAI will hit at least $80B ARR this year, with 2029 targets likely met a year early and profitability around 2031-2032.
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