SynopsisLightcap moved in April ​from his role as OpenAI's chief ​operating officer to a role focused on leading special projects. He previously worked with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at venture capital firm Y Combinator ‌and joined OpenAI in 2018.ReutersBrad Lightcap, Chief Operating Officer at OpenAI. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard/ File PhotoSenior OpenAI executive Brad Lightcap said on Tuesday he would leave the company to start a new venture, as the ChatGPT maker gears up to go public amid growing ‌AI demand."Over ⁠the ⁠last few months, I've been focused on ​the next horizon and what would stand in the ​way of mission success. I believe there are a few important new things ​the world will need ⁠to get ‌right as we enter ​this next ​period," Lightcap said in a ⁠post on X.Lightcap moved in April from his role as OpenAI's chief operating officer to a role focused on leading special projects. He previously worked with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at venture capital firm Y Combinator ‌and joined OpenAI in 2018.Lightcap's departure follows a similar announcement from Fidji Simo, OpenAI's CEO ⁠of AGI deployment, who said in July she would step down from her full-time role and pivot to a part-time advisory position at the ChatGPT maker, following an extended medical leave for a neuroimmune condition. ...moreElevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea.Subscribe Now