Equity Dilemmas at OpenAI

This chapter examines the intricacies of vested equity at OpenAI and contrasts it with traditional compensation models in Silicon Valley. It addresses the unsettling practices surrounding non-disparagement agreements that threaten employees' equity, revealing deeper ethical concerns and potential legal ramifications. Through the lens of an employee's refusal to comply with these demands, the narrative unveils the tension between personal sacrifice and corporate governance in the tech industry.