OpenAI Brings In Patreon Co-Founder to Lead Creator Tools

OpenAI has hired Patreon co-founder Sam Yam to lead its Creator Product team. Yam, Patreon's technology chief for more than 13 years, announced the September 22 move on X. Former Patreon product head Drew Rowny and engineering head Shannon Ma join him. The three will shape OpenAI's product strategy for creators.