I think this was super interesting, it sounds like he’s leaning more into “open” than openai is.
“In disruptive tech, closed-source moats are fleeting. Even OpenAI’s closed-source model can’t prevent others from catching up.
“Therefore, our real moat lies in our team’s growth—accumulating know-how, fostering an innovative culture. Open-sourcing and publishing papers don’t result in significant losses. For technologists, being followed is rewarding. Open-source is cultural, not just commercial. Giving back is an honor, and it attracts talent.”
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I think this was super interesting, it sounds like he’s leaning more into “open” than openai is.
“In disruptive tech, closed-source moats are fleeting. Even OpenAI’s closed-source model can’t prevent others from catching up.
“Therefore, our real moat lies in our team’s growth—accumulating know-how, fostering an innovative culture. Open-sourcing and publishing papers don’t result in significant losses. For technologists, being followed is rewarding. Open-source is cultural, not just commercial. Giving back is an honor, and it attracts talent.”
Inspiring and what the Valley (at least in part) use to represent. People doing cool shit as an end, not a means.
Says someone who personally has 50-100 billion USD. And no, it's not net worth through corp shares. The guy is essentially his own LP.
Correction: I meant 5-10 billion USD, too drunk yesterday