Software Veterans Jump to OpenAI in AI Talent Windfall
Several senior software executives from Salesforce, Snowflake, and Palantir have joined OpenAI (and Anthropic), drawn by large compensation and the chance to leverage enterprise relationships, underscoring AI disruption of traditional software models. The moves reflect a broader shift toward enterprise go-to-market for AI firms, with OpenAI aiming to grow enterprise revenue toward half of its business by year’s end and expanding its sales leadership accordingly.