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Brad Lightcap, OpenAI’s longtime COO, is leaving to ‘start something new’

Brad Lightcap, OpenAI's longtime COO and one of its most senior executives, is departing to pursue a new venture. He told staff he remains excited to help advance OpenAI's mission from a different vantage point.

Background

Brad Lightcap has been a key executive at OpenAI since joining early on, serving as COO and playing a central role in the company's operations and growth.

Source
TechCrunch
Published
Aug 12, 2026 at 01:41 AM
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6.0 / 10