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OpenAI acquires product testing startup Statsig and shakes up leadership team

7 days ago
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  • OpenAI acquires Statsig for $1.1 billion in an all-stock deal.
  • Vijaye Raji, Statsig's founder and CEO, will join OpenAI as CTO of Applications.
  • The acquisition aims to accelerate product development for OpenAI's Applications business.
  • Kevin Weil transitions to VP of OpenAI for Science, focusing on AI-powered scientific discovery.
  • Srinivas Narayanan moves to CTO of B2B applications, collaborating with COO Brad Lightcap.
  • Statsig will operate independently post-acquisition, retaining its Seattle office and customer base.