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Nscale adds former OpenAI exec Fidji Simo to its board ahead of potential IPO

TechCrunch Kirsten Korosec 11 September 2026, 16:46

Nscale added former OpenAI executive Fidji Simo to its board as it heads toward a potential IPO. Simo joined ahead of an IPO planned for this fall. The change strengthens Nscale’s governance with additional senior tech leadership while the company seeks up to $3.5 billion for its funding push.

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The No. 2 exec at OpenAI also led Instacart through its IPO in 2023.

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