Former OpenAI CTO Raises $100M+ for New AI Venture After High-Profile Exit
Staff Editor Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati Seeks Funding for New AI Venture
Mira Murati, the former Chief Technology Officer of OpenAI, is reportedly seeking venture capital funding for a new artificial intelligence startup. Sources familiar with the matter indicate that Murati’s venture aims to develop AI products using proprietary models, with the potential funding round expected to exceed $100 million.
Murati announced her departure from OpenAI last month, expressing her intention to explore new opportunities in the AI field. During her tenure, she praised OpenAI’s significant advancements in AI learning and reasoning capabilities.
The tech executive’s career in AI is extensive. Murati joined OpenAI in 2018 as Vice President of applied AI and partnerships before being promoted to CTO in 2022. She briefly served as interim CEO during Sam Altman’s temporary removal from the company. Before her time at OpenAI, Murati held positions at Tesla and Leap Motion.
Murati’s exit from OpenAI is part of a broader trend of executive departures from the company this year. Shortly after her announcement, OpenAI’s chief research officer and research VP also revealed plans to leave the organization. These departures coincided with OpenAI’s record-breaking $6.6 billion venture capital funding round.
As the AI industry continues to evolve rapidly, Murati’s new venture is likely to attract significant attention from investors and industry observers alike. The substantial funding sought for her startup underscores the growing interest and investment in AI technologies and their potential applications across various sectors.
