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Jul 6, 2025 16 tweets 7 min read Read on X
This woman is the REAL genius behind OpenAI's $300 Billion growth.

While everyone praises Sam Altman...

She solved the ONE problem no one else in tech could figure out.

Here's how she quietly scaled the most powerful product in history: ⬇️ Image
Meet Mira Murati.

OpenAI's former Chief Technology Officer.

The woman who turned ChatGPT from a research paper into one of the fastest-growing products ever.

Without her, AI would still be locked in university labs.

But here's what everyone missed...
The tech world had a massive problem in 2020.

AI models were powerful. But completely unusable.

They were unpredictable, unsafe, and impossible to scale.

Google, Meta, Microsoft - all stuck with the same challenge.

Then Murati did something nobody expected: Image
She didn't build a better AI model.

She built something far more valuable.

A system that transformed raw AI into products millions could actually use.

This one decision changed everything.

Here's exactly what she did:
While competitors obsessed over model size, Murati focused on feedback loops.

She created systems that learned from every user interaction.

Making AI safer with each conversation.

Making it smarter with every prompt.

The results shocked everyone: Image
OpenAI's valuation exploded to over $150 billion by 2024.

That's a 150x increase in just 4 years.

Revenue grew from millions to billions annually.

All because Murati solved the "last mile" problem.

But her real genius was something else entirely...
She turned AI from curiosity into a tool your grandma could use.

• Intuitive interfaces
• Built-in safety features
• Seamless user experience

ChatGPT reached 100M+ users in just 2 months -
faster than TikTok or Instagram.

But the real innovation was hidden in her process:
Rapid iteration based on real-world feedback.

While others spent years perfecting models in labs, Murati's teams shipped updates weekly.

Each update made AI more helpful. More reliable. More human.

This approach unlocked something unprecedented: Image
Millions of businesses now rely on OpenAI's products.

From Fortune 500 companies to solo entrepreneurs.

Murati's teams built the infrastructure that made this possible.

She also orchestrated the Microsoft partnership that changed everything: Image
Here's what separates Murati from every other tech leader:

She didn't just scale technology.

She scaled trust.

By embedding ethics and safety into every product decision.

Making AI powerful without making it dangerous.

The lesson is clear... Image
Murati didn't just solve technical problems in isolation.

She made sure the world knew OpenAI was the company that cracked the code on safe, usable AI.

Every product launch became proof of their superiority.

While other AI companies built impressive demos... Image
OpenAI built public trust.

While competitors published research papers, OpenAI published products people actually wanted.

The technical genius was just half the equation.

The companies winning today don't just build breakthrough technology...
They build breakthrough reputations around that technology.

People don't buy the best product.

They buy from the company they trust most.

And that's exactly why Thoughtleadr was created... Image
To date, we've helped 140+ founders receive:

• 3+ Billion views
• $120+ Million in revenue

— Without lifting a finger.

Want to see how we can do this for you?

Get your FREE assessment here: thoughtleadr.typeform.com/to/mv1dalwz?ut…
Thanks for reading! A bit about me:

2 years ago, I co-founded @ThoughtleadrX — a premium personal branding agency for world-class founders and executives looking to
10x reach + revenue by dominating socials.

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