MoneyThe story, in brief
Greg Brockman Testifies Stake In OpenAI Worth Nearly $30 Billion—Despite Investing Nothing
$30B. That's Greg Brockman's OpenAI stake—without investing a dime. Court testimony just revealed how.
The KeyNews take
Why it matters
OpenAI's valuation and cap table structure are under legal scrutiny. Brockman's near-$30B stake (earned through equity compensation rather than capital) signals the company's staggering post-money valuation and raises questions about equity distribution in AI unicorns.
The key facts
5 to knowGreg Brockman's OpenAI stake valued at ~$30B
Stake acquired through equity compensation, not cash investment
Testimony emerged during Elon Musk lawsuit against OpenAI
Reveals OpenAI's current implied valuation multiples
May 2026 court disclosure
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Forbes Innovationforbes.com
Publisher excerpt: The OpenAI president revealed his stake in the ChatGPT maker during testimony in Elon Musk’s suit against the company.