OpenAI’s internal share sale minted roughly 75 multimillionaires who each cashed out the $30 million cap

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By AI Maestro May 11, 2026 1 min read
OpenAI’s internal share sale minted roughly 75 multimillionaires who each cashed out the $30 million cap
  • A recent internal share sale by OpenAI resulted in approximately 75 individuals each receiving $30 million from the maximum cap, totaling roughly $2.25 billion.
  • This highlights significant wealth distribution within the company, with some employees holding stakes worth billions of dollars.
  • The event underscores the stark contrasts between OpenAI’s rapid growth and its compensation practices, particularly for those who participated in the sale.

Originally published at the-decoder.com. Curated by AI Maestro.

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