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OpenAI Operations Chief Changes Jobs Amid IPO Preparations
Artificial Intelligence // April 05, 2026

OpenAI’s chief operating officer is reportedly switching roles as part of a larger leadership overhaul. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

OpenAI Searching for Ad Chief to Bolster Monetization
Artificial Intelligence // September 25, 2025

OpenAI is reportedly seeking someone to help carry out its monetization plans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Instacart CEO: 100x Business Growth at OpenAI Is ‘Just the Beginning’
Artificial Intelligence // June 13, 2025

Instacart CEO Fidji Simo sees OpenAI growing its business more than 100-fold as the synergy among its different lines of business — foundational artificial intelligence (AI) models, applications and AI devices — supercharges the company in the coming years. Get the Full Story Complete the...

OpenAI Targets Consumer Market, Expands Beyond AI Models
Artificial Intelligence // May 08, 2025

OpenAI is making a strong play for the consumer market with the hiring of Instacart’s CEO to oversee its applications business — a signal that the company is more than just an artificial intelligence (AI) model builder. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Interviews & Exclusives
Instacart Aims to Cement Online Grocery Presence by Converting Casual Users Into Regulars

September 10, 2024
Instacart is ramping up its efforts to capture and keep customers as it aims to cement its status in the online grocery sector. The company is concentrating on two primary objectives: bringing in new users, elevating engagement with its current clientele, and creating “habituated customers.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this […]

Quick Reads
Greg Brockman Takes Over OpenAI Product Business After Fidji Simo’s Departure

July 10, 2026
OpenAI President and Co-Founder Greg Brockman will oversee the company’s ChatGPT product business following the departure of Fidji Simo that was announced Thursday (July 9), CNBC reported Friday (July 10), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]

OpenAI Operations Chief Changes Jobs Amid IPO Preparations

April 05, 2026
OpenAI’s chief operating officer is reportedly switching roles as part of a larger leadership overhaul. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

OpenAI Searching for Ad Chief to Bolster Monetization

September 25, 2025
OpenAI is reportedly seeking someone to help carry out its monetization plans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

OpenAI Picks Instacart Chief Fidji Simo to Oversee Operations

May 08, 2025
OpenAI has named Instacart head Fidji Simo as its new CEO of Applications. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...