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Brad Lightcap

Investor

Managing Director at OpenAI Startup Fund

San Francisco, California, United States

Writes $1M checks

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About

As OpenAI's COO, Brad Lightcap connects founders reimagining workflows with AI at the core to OpenAI's models, product teams, and distribution, offering hands-on go-to-market, hiring, and scaling support.

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AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnergyFuture of WorkHealthtech

Investments

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Within

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Colleagues at OpenAI Startup Fund

Frequently asked questions

Who is Brad Lightcap?
As OpenAI's COO, Brad Lightcap connects founders reimagining workflows with AI at the core to OpenAI's models, product teams, and distribution, offering hands-on go-to-market, hiring, and scaling support.
Where does Brad Lightcap work?
Brad Lightcap is Managing Director at OpenAI Startup Fund.
What does Brad Lightcap invest in?
Brad Lightcap invests in AI & Machine Learning, EdTech, Energy, Future of Work, Healthtech.
What check size does Brad Lightcap write?
Brad Lightcap typically writes checks of $1M.
What companies has Brad Lightcap invested in?
Investments tracked here include Within.

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