In November 2024 I posted a series of LinkedIn updates covering leadership practices, founder focus, mindset on adversity, and the massive financing round for OpenAI.
I adopt Jeff Bezos’s memo rule: no PowerPoint presentations allowed in meetings. Instead, he requires detailed written memos.
I differentiate A+ problems – high‑impact, cross‑functional, vision‑driven issues – from B+ problems, which are easier but can distract from the core mission.
My mindset on adversity is: the key to getting through tough times is to believe against all odds that you will find a way to get to the finish line.
OpenAI raised $6.6 billion in a financing round.
The financing gave OpenAI a $157 billion valuation.
Investors anticipate $5 billion in losses despite the new capital.