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How Microsoft's Board Managed the OpenAI Bet
In October 2023, Microsoft's board approved a $13 billion investment in OpenAI — a bet that reshaped the tech industry. By mid-2024, the board added three new directors with deep AI expertise to oversee the partnership, especially after the OpenAI leadership crisis. This episode unpacks how the board balanced fiduciary duty with strategic risk, handled the governance of an unconventional relationship, and restructured itself to keep up with fast-moving technology. We also explore the lessons for other boards facing disruptive bets. Specific numbers: $13 billion investment, three new…
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