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OpenAI IPO timing disagreement between Sam Altman and CFO

April 6, 2026Chubby, Gary Marcus

Chubby and Gary Marcus point to reporting that Sam Altman wants an OpenAI IPO as early as Q4 2026 while CFO Sarah Friar doubts readiness, raising governance and execution questions.

Sam Altman wants to take OpenAI public as early as Q4 2026.
His own CFO isn't so sure that's a good idea.
Sarah Friar has privately told colleagues she doesn't believe the company will be ready for an IPO this year
when OpenAI’s CFO starts whispering that she doesn’t buy the CEO’s plan, the shit may be about to hit the fan.
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