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Adam D'Angelo - Quora, Facebook, and OpenAI
Dec 6, 2023
The podcast delves into Adam D'Angelo's journey from high school AI projects with Zuckerberg to his roles at Facebook, Quora, and OpenAI. It discusses the challenges of early employees with stock options, Quora's monetization evolution, and the success of large language models.
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Quick takeaways
- Adam D'Angelo's early entrepreneurship displayed through Synapse Media Player.
- D'Angelo's technical brilliance at Facebook catalyzed its growth and development.
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Adam D'Angelo's Background and Early Years
Adam D'Angelo, known for his roles at Facebook, Quora, and OpenAI, voted to remove Sam Altman as OpenAI CEO. He is a highly skilled computer scientist, dedicated programmer, and technical genius. During his high school years, he built innovative products like the Synapse Media Player, showcasing his early talent and entrepreneurial spirit.
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