The OpenAI Coup: Leadership Lessons from a Tech Meltdown.

Max Bennett and Lisa Vega dissect the drama that rocked Silicon Valley—Sam Altman’s sudden ousting and dramatic reinstatement at OpenAI. Was it a power play, a board meltdown, or just the growing pains of an AI giant trying to balance world domination with moral responsibility?

From the employee revolt to Microsoft’s chess moves, we unravel the chaos and explore what it reveals about leadership, crisis management, and the slippery slope of corporate transparency. Expect biting humor, sharp insights, and a no-holds-barred critique of what went wrong—and what went right—in one of tech’s most high-stakes sagas.

Note: This project explores the new creative potential unlocked by generative AI, showcasing how a single person, in just two hours, can curate (not create, but curate) a polished podcast series. I recognize the critiques around AI-generated content and the potential for digital clutter but invite you to take a listen on your next walk or drive and see what you think. Audio is AI-generated by Google's NotebookLM. Images by Dalle-3 and Magic Studio.