OpenAI #12: Battle of the Board Redux - by Zvi Mowshowitz and Seed-Strapping vs Boot-Scaling in t...

Today's podcast covers:1. [OpenAI #12: Battle of the Board Redux - by Zvi Mowshowitz](https://thezvi.substack.com/p/openai-12-battle-of-the-board-redux?utm_source=substack&publication_id=573100&post_id=160251942&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&utm_campaign=email-share&triggerShare=true&isFreemail=true&r=ikvy&triedRedirect=true)2. [Seed-Strapping vs Boot-Scaling in the AI Native Era](https://henrythe9th.substack.com/p/seed-strapping-vs-boot-scaling-in?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=4439619&post_id=159512498&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=1097u&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email)Welcome to Pocket to Podcast. Today we have 2 articles covering the intricate dynamics of OpenAI's leadership and a revolutionary approach to startup funding in the AI era.Starting with Zvi Mowshowitz's piece, "OpenAI #12: Battle of the Board Redux," we dive into the tumultuous events surrounding Sam Altman's leadership at OpenAI. Mowshowitz meticulously details the internal conflicts, highlighting Altman's alleged unacceptable conduct that merited his firing. Altman is accused of misleading the board on several occasions, particularly by lying about conversations between board members with the intent of ousting one he disliked. This behavior extended to misleading employees and engaging in questionable practices with the company's investment fund and outside opportunities. Mowshowitz argues that the narrative surrounding Altman's firing, supposedly about AI safety or existential risks, was largely a smokescreen propagated by Altman's allies. The article validates its claims with ins...Generated by Pocket to Podcast