Brad Lightcap is the Chief Operating Officer of OpenAI. In this role he oversees the company's business operations. Prior to OpenAI, he worked at Y Combinator, where he served in a senior operating and finance capacity.
Updated 5 August 2026
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Long-time OpenAI exec Brad Lightcap departs to 'start something new'
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Brad Lightcap, OpenAI’s longtime COO, is leaving to ‘start something new’
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Another OpenAI executive takes off
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OpenAI appoints Dali Rajic as Chief Revenue Officer, replacing outgoing CRO Denise Dresser Executive move
OpenAI executive Brad Lightcap announced his departure from the company and said he would leave after several weeks Executive move
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