Greg Brockman is an American entrepreneur, investor, and software developer best known as a co-founder and the president of OpenAI. His journey began at MIT, where he studied before joining Stripe in 2010. Rising quickly through the ranks, Brockman became the company’s CTO in 2013, where he played a pivotal role in shaping Stripe’s technology infrastructure. In 2015, he left Stripe to co-found OpenAI, taking on the role of CTO and driving the organization’s mission to ensure that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity.
Under Brockman’s leadership, OpenAI has made significant advancements in AI technology, including the development of the groundbreaking language model GPT-2, which was initially kept private due to concerns over potential misuse. In March 2023, he showcased GPT-4, the latest iteration in the GPT series, demonstrating OpenAI’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of natural language processing.
In November 2023, a dramatic shift occurred when Brockman was removed from OpenAI’s board amid the firing of CEO Sam Altman. Although he was asked to remain in his operational role, he announced his resignation shortly thereafter. However, after a deal was reached to reinstate Altman, Brockman returned to OpenAI just days later, showcasing his resilience and dedication to the organization.
As of August 2024, Brockman is on sabbatical but remains a crucial figure in the AI landscape. His influence extends beyond OpenAI, with plans to lead an advanced AI research team at Microsoft alongside Sam Altman, underscoring his ongoing commitment to innovation in artificial intelligence.