OpenAI's head of sales leaves for role at Thrive Capital

OpenAI's Head of Sales, James Dyett, announced he is leaving his position to become an Operator in Residence at venture capital firm Thrive Capital.

Dyett's specific responsibilities at Thrive Capital and his start date have not been disclosed. He has led OpenAI's sales efforts during a period of rapid expansion for the company, which has been focusing on enterprise customers.

OpenAI has not commented on a successor for Dyett. The role of Operator in Residence involves providing operational support to portfolio companies. No further details were provided in the announcement.