OpenAI nabs key Patreon execs ahead of upcoming announcement
The Verge Jess Weatherbed
OpenAI hired Sam Yam and two former Patreon executives to lead its creator product strategy. Sam Yam joined to lead Creator Product after co-founding Patreon 13 years ago. OpenAI says it will build with creators and provide early access to new creator tools as a result.
Why it matters
OpenAI has hired three former Patreon execs to anchor its product strategy for creators. After starting the creator subscription platform 13 years ago, co-founder and technology chief Sam Yam announced on X that he's joining OpenAI to lead Creator Product. He's also bringing Patreon's former product head Drew Rowny and engineering head Shannon Ma with […]