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The OpenAI Mafia: Why "Ex-OpenAI" is the New Golden Resume Line

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Re: The OpenAI Mafia: Why "Ex-OpenAI" is the New Golden Resume Line

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Except instead of taking years to build unicorns, they're getting $32 BILLION valuations with no product. The OpenAI Mafia makes the PayPal Mafia look like a lemonade stand.

"2023-2025: Worked at OpenAI" ≈ "Caught a lucky break after Covid"

Trust me, I've worked at YC joints before and the barrier for talent is knee-high. One such manager once showed us his bong during a morning standup meeting.

Re: The OpenAI Mafia: Why "Ex-OpenAI" is the New Golden Resume Line

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Except instead of taking years to build unicorns, they're getting $32 BILLION valuations with no product. The OpenAI Mafia makes the PayPal Mafia look like a lemonade stand.

"2023-2025: Worked at OpenAI" ≈ "Caught a lucky break after Covid" Trust me, I've worked at YC joints before and the barrier for talent is knee-high. One such manager once showed us his bong during a morning standup meeting.

A bong! Hilarious!!!

Re: The OpenAI Mafia: Why "Ex-OpenAI" is the New Golden Resume Line

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post #2

Except instead of taking years to build unicorns, they're getting $32 BILLION valuations with no product. The OpenAI Mafia makes the PayPal Mafia look like a lemonade stand.

"2023-2025: Worked at OpenAI" ≈ "Caught a lucky break after Covid" Trust me, I've worked at YC joints before and the barrier for talent is knee-high. One such manager once showed us his bong during a morning standup meeting.

At least it wasn't his dong.

Re: The OpenAI Mafia: Why "Ex-OpenAI" is the New Golden Resume Line

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post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

"2023-2025: Worked at OpenAI" ≈ "Caught a lucky break after Covid" Trust me, I've worked at YC joints before and the barrier for talent is knee-high. One such manager once showed us his bong during a morning standup meeting.

At least it wasn't his dong.

Could be worse