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SUTSKEVER'S OPENAI STAKE VALUED AT $7B

AI DESK1 MIN READ
MON, MAY 11, 2026

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OpenAI co-founder and former chief scientist Ilya Sutskever's stake in the AI company is worth approximately $7 billion, making him one of the largest individual shareholders.

Sutskever, who served as OpenAI's chief scientist before departing the company, holds a significant equity position in the ChatGPT maker. The $7 billion valuation reflects OpenAI's substantial growth since its founding in 2015. The stake places Sutskever among OpenAI's top individual shareholders, underscoring his early involvement in the organization. His departure from the company was announced earlier this year, though he has maintained his ownership position. OpenAI's valuation has surged following the success of ChatGPT and growing enterprise adoption of its AI models. The company raised funding at a $80 billion valuation in late 2023, though more recent private market valuations have varied. Sutskever's substantial holding highlights the significant wealth creation among OpenAI's founders and early employees as the AI sector has accelerated. His stake represents a notable portion of his net worth tied to the company's future performance.

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