Sulman Choudhry

Head of ChatGPT Engineering at OpenAI, responsible for driving the development and scaling of ChatGPT from a research preview to a global product reaching hundreds of millions of users; previously led consumer and AI efforts at Meta and helped launch UberEATS.

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Dec 30, 2025 • 25min

From Research Lab to Record-Breaking Product: How OpenAI Engineered for Unprecedented Scale w/ Sulman Choudhry, Samir Ahmed & Lawrence Bruhmeller #242

In this engaging discussion, guests Sulman Choudhry and Samir Ahmed from OpenAI share insights into scaling ChatGPT from 100 million to 700 million users. They delve into the unique hiring of 'extreme generalists' and the impact of AI-native interns on productivity. The duo recalls their strategies for managing unexpected growth surges and how cross-discipline collaborations helped tackle challenges. They also discuss the integration of research and engineering, emphasizing the importance of adaptability in a rapid development environment.

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