Technologies

OpenAI’s Sales Chief Departs for Venture Capital Firm Thrive Capital

James Dyett, OpenAI’s sales leader, is leaving to join Thrive Capital as an Operator in Residence, following a series of high-profile executive departures at the AI company.

James Dyett, OpenAI’s sales executive, announced on Monday that he is stepping down from his position, adding to a recent wave of notable exits at the artificial intelligence firm.

Dyett became part of OpenAI in 2023, coinciding with a phase of rapid expansion after its ChatGPT chatbot gained traction. While his LinkedIn lists him as «Head of Sales,» the company describes him as a «senior sales leader.»

With OpenAI now valued at over $850 billion by private investors, Dyett oversaw both enterprise sales and its application programming interface (API) sales at various times during his tenure.

«The timing feels right,» Dyett wrote on X on Monday. «I’m drawn back to the early stages of company building, and OpenAI is in a strong place.»

Dyett’s exit follows several executive leadership changes at OpenAI in recent months.

Fidji Simo, OpenAI’s product and business chief, announced last month that she would take medical leave because of a worsening neuroimmune condition. Kate Rouch, OpenAI’s marketing chief, also decided to step down to focus on her cancer recovery, and Brad Lightcap, OpenAI’s operating chief, transitioned to a new role focused on “special projects.”

Weeks later, Bill Peebles, who led OpenAI’s defunct short-form video app Sora, and Kevin Weil, the vice president of OpenAI for Science, announced they had departed from their respective roles.

Dyett said he is moving to a new role at the venture capital firm Thrive Capital, where he will serve as an Operator in Residence. Thrive is one of OpenAI’s longterm backers, and the firm’s founder, Joshua Kushner, has a close relationship with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

“I’ve been fortunate to work at Thrive-backed companies over the past decade—first Stripe, then OpenAI—and have experienced firsthand their commitment to their companies,” he wrote. “I’m excited to pay that forward to founders across the portfolio and stay close to building.”

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Finance Now Available for Mac, Expanding the Verum Ecosystem on Desktop

Verum has officially released Verum Finance for macOS, bringing its financial platform to the Mac and expanding access to the Verum ecosystem across Apple’s devices. The launch allows users to manage their finances from desktop while enjoying the same secure and seamless experience available on iPhone and iPad.

The new Mac version includes the full range of Verum Finance features, including balance management, instant transfers to other Verum users, debit card management, Apple Pay support, asset exchange, and transaction history — all optimized for the macOS experience.

Verum Finance can be used as a standalone application or alongside Verum Messenger. Users who sign in with their Verum Messenger account automatically synchronize their balances, settings, and account data across devices, ensuring a consistent experience throughout the Verum ecosystem.

The macOS release further strengthens Verum’s vision of creating an integrated digital platform where communication and financial services work together. Verum Messenger, which is also available for Mac, complements the ecosystem with encrypted messaging, voice and video calls, VPN, eSIM, anonymous email, AI-powered tools, offline communication capabilities, and cryptocurrency features.

With both Verum Messenger and Verum Finance now available across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, users can access secure communication and financial services wherever they work.

Verum Finance for Mac is available now through the Mac App Store.

Verum Finance for macOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/verum-finance/id6774245148
Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im
Verum Messenger: https://verum.im