

OpenAI Raises $6.6 Billion in Funds at $157 Billion Value
Oct 3, 2024
In this engaging discussion, AI Reporter Rachel Metz dives into OpenAI's impressive $6.6 billion funding round, which has skyrocketed its valuation to $157 billion. Sandy Gordon, VP of Employee Experience at Amazon, shares insights on hiring 250,000 seasonal staff for the holidays and the company's commitment to employee rights. Rachel Gerring, EY Americas IPO Leader, analyzes the recovering IPO market while addressing challenges facing tech listings. The conversation highlights significant shifts in AI and labor markets, promising opportunities ahead.
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Intro
00:00 • 2min
Funding Dynamics of OpenAI
01:50 • 10min
Shifts at OpenAI and Labor Market Insights
12:18 • 4min
Amazon's Holiday Workforce Strategy
16:04 • 7min
Examining the IPO Landscape
23:23 • 11min
Understanding Cognitive Biases in Financial Decision-Making
34:02 • 2min
Navigating Market Uncertainty
36:09 • 7min
Speculating on Walmart's Potential Acquisition and Market Dynamics
43:02 • 2min