Limitless Podcast Revealed: The True Story Why Sam Altman Was Fired from OpenAI
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Nov 4, 2025 Explore the dramatic saga of Sam Altman's firing from OpenAI amid a power struggle involving Ilya Sutskever and Mira Murati. Delve into the shocking 52-page deposition revealing a year of internal plotting and an employee backlash that nearly led to mass resignations. Analyze Altman's ambitious $1.4 trillion compute strategy and the potential revenue paths such as ads and device sales. Is a trillion-dollar IPO realistic? Tune in for insights on the future of AGI and OpenAI's monetization strategies.
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Founders' Coup And Quick Reversal
- Ilya Sutskever plotted with Mira Murati for about a year to remove Sam Altman and presented a 52-page memo to the board.
- The board fired Sam quickly, triggering a near-walkout and then reversed the decision within days.
One-Sided Evidence Sparked A Crisis
- Mira Murati fed screenshots and claims to Ilya that convinced him Sam was lying and politically manipulating colleagues.
- Ilya later regretted acting on one-sided information without getting Sam's perspective.
Co-Founders Depart To Startups
- After the 2023 fallout, both Mira Murati and Ilya Sutskever left OpenAI to start their own well-funded companies.
- Both declined multi-billion dollar offers and now operate independently from OpenAI.