OpenAI hires Patreon co-founder Sam Yam to lead new Creator Product division
OpenAI has hired Sam Yam, co-founder of Patreon, to head a newly formed Creator Product division and is bringing two former Patreon leaders, Drew Rowny and Shannon Ma, with him. Yam left Patreon after more than 13 years; OpenAI says the team will build creator-focused tools and may show a first look at OpenAI DevDay next week.