However, Shear's tenure as CEO lasted less than 72 hours and the investigation never took place. Despite this, he expressed satisfaction in having been part of the solution that led to Altman's reinstatement. It is suggested that Chesky and Shear were key negotiators in facilitating Altman's return to OpenAI.
Key takeaways:
- Sam Altman was fired from OpenAI and Brian Chesky, a friend and mentor, was one of the first people he reached out to.
- Chesky and another mentor, Shear, helped pave the way for Altman's return to OpenAI.
- Shear, who briefly took over as interim CEO, was critical of the board's decision to remove Altman and planned to hire an independent investigator to review the process.
- Although Shear's tenure was short and the planned investigation did not occur, he expressed satisfaction in being part of the solution that led to Altman's reinstatement.