The fireside chat with OpenAI Chief Economist, Ronnie Chatterji and Roderick Purwana, Managing Partner @ Each Venture in Jakarta emphasized the transformative economic potential of AI in emerging markets like Indonesia. Chatterji shared insights from his global and policy experience, highlighting the rapid growth of AI adoption among young Indonesians, the scalability of AI-enabled productivity, and the importance of local context in application development. The conversation underscored opportunities in education, workforce development, and AI infrastructure as foundational to unlocking shared benefits and economic growth.

Unlocking the Economic Impact of AI in Southeast Asia

The event was hosted by Natalie Cone, head of the OpenAI Forum, who introduced the evening's collaboration between OpenAI and the Collective Intelligence Project (CIP). CIP, led by executive director Divya Siddharth, is dedicated to steering transformative AI technologies toward democratic outcomes, emphasizing both democratic governance of AI and leveraging AI to enhance collective intelligence. The event featured a panel moderated by OpenAI researcher Tyna Eloundou, with judges Zoe Hidzig (OpenAI Research Scientist), Audrey Tang (Taiwan's former Digital Minister), and Nabiha Syed (Executive Director, Mozilla Foundation) discussing the outcomes and significance of CIP’s Global Dialogues Challenge. Faisal Lelani, Head of Global Partnerships at CIP, announced the winners, highlighting their innovative projects promoting democratic AI engagement and cultural inclusivity. Joel Stein, communications and strategy lead at CIP, was also recognized for his role in organizing the event. The overall winner, Saranjan Vigram, presented a creative approach designed to build cross-cultural understanding through a detective game aimed at educating younger generations about AI.

Event Replay: Democratizing AI: Insights from the Global Dialogues Challenge

Joe Fuller, a professor at Harvard Business School, and Ronnie Chatterji, Chief Economist at OpenAI share insights on how AI is reshaping the workforce, emphasizing both the opportunities and challenges it presents. Fuller highlighted the profound impacts of AI adoption across industries, especially in white-collar roles, the shifting skills requirements emphasizing social and interpersonal skills, and the critical role of democratic AI and infrastructure investment for sustained competitiveness and innovation.

The Future of Work Series: The Effects of AI on Talent Management and Workforce Development

In front of an online audience of thousands last Thursday, OpenAI’s head recruiter, Joaquin Quiñonero Candela, described one of the common threads that draws talent to the company: OpenAI’s culture. 

Hiring the Future at OpenAI

<h1><strong>About the Talk</strong></h1><p>Join us in San Francisco, or tune in virtually, for an exclusive in-person Demo Day hosted by the GitLab Foundation and OpenAI. The event will spotlight <a href="https://www.gitlabfoundation.org/our-journey/gitlab-foundation-announces-new-ai-for-economic-opportunity-fund-grantee-cohort" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">14 bold, visionary projects</a> from our <a href="https://www.gitlabfoundation.org/futureofwork" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AI for Economic Opportunity Fund</a>.</p><p>These teams are harnessing the power of AI to tackle some of today’s toughest economic challenges—from workforce access to income mobility—with real-world solutions that could improve millions of lives and unlock billions in lifetime earnings.</p><p>Expect big ideas, high-impact innovation, and meaningful connections. Attendees will include funders, partners and innovators supported by the GitLab Foundation, OpenAI and the Ballmer Group.</p><p>We have a limited number of in-person tickets reserved for Forum members. If you're a VC investing in philanthropic tech companies, we'd love to host you. Please request an invite by registering and briefly sharing about your work—we'll be in touch soon!</p>

Hybrid Event: AI for Economic Opportunity Demo Day 2025

Southeast Asia 

<h1><strong>About the Talk:</strong></h1><p>As AI reshapes industries worldwide, Southeast Asia faces a moment of extraordinary opportunity. In this fireside chat, Dr. Ronnie Chatterji, Chief Economist at OpenAI, joins Roderick Purwana, Managing Partner at East Ventures, one of the most active sector-agnostic venture capital firms in Southeast Asia. Their dynamic conversation is about how AI sparks innovation and growth across Indonesia’s economy.</p><p>Drawing on Dr. Chatterji’s expertise in global economic policy and Mr. Purwana’s experience in Indonesia’s venture capital ecosystem, they explore<strong> </strong>how young Indonesians are driving rapid AI adoption in their country, and the importance of designing AI tools that reflect — and respect — local cultures. The conversation also highlights how workforce development, education, and digital infrastructure are essential to generating inclusive, sustainable growth across the region.</p><p>Following the fireside chat, attendees are invited to join a networking session for 1:1 conversations with fellow Forum members—an opportunity to deepen connections and continue the dialogue on AI’s role in shaping Southeast Asia’s future.</p><p><br></p><h1><strong>About the Speakers:</strong></h1><h2><strong>Roderick Purwana, Managing Partner @ East Ventures</strong></h2><p>Roderick Purwana is a Managing Partner at East Ventures, focusing on growth-stage technology investments in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. Roderick is an active investor with a diverse background in operations and investments in the venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) industries. Prior to East Ventures, he founded and ran SMDV, a technology venture firm affiliated with the Sinarmas Group, one of the leading conglomerate business groups in Indonesia. He spearheaded the creation of EV Growth (which has been merged with East Ventures since 2021) for SMDV, working closely with East Ventures and Yahoo Japan Capital in 2018.</p><p>Before SMDV, Roderick was with Quvat/Principia, where he played an active role in corporate finance (including M&amp;A and IPO) for one of the firm’s portfolio companies. He was also the co-founder of Bobobobo, a pioneer in the lifestyle commerce space in Indonesia. Previously, he worked in Silicon Valley, where he started his career following his education in the area.</p><p>Roderick received his Master’s from Stanford University and his Bachelor’s degree from Cornell University. In 2022, he was listed in the Fortune Indonesia 40 Under 40.</p><p><br></p><h2><strong>Ronnie Chatterji, Chief Economist @ OpenAI</strong></h2><p>Aaron “Ronnie” Chatterji, Ph.D., is OpenAI’s first Chief Economist. He is also the Mark Burgess &amp; Lisa Benson-Burgess Distinguished Professor at Duke University, working at the intersection of academia, policy, and business. He served in the Biden Administration as White House CHIPS coordinator and Acting Deputy Director of the National Economic Council, shaping industrial policy, manufacturing, and supply chains. Before that, he was Chief Economist at the Department of Commerce and a Senior Economist at the White House Council of Economic Advisers. He is on leave as a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research and previously taught at Harvard Business School. Earlier in his career, he worked at Goldman Sachs and was a term member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Chatterji holds a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley and a B.A. in Economics from Cornell University.</p>

Virtual Event: Unlocking the Economic Impact of AI in Southeast Asia

<h2><strong>About the Talk:</strong></h2><p>In a rapidly evolving world shaped by artificial intelligence, understanding the future of work is more critical than ever. In this new series, OpenAI’s Chief Economist, Dr. Ronnie Chatterji, will invite experts from around the world to explore how AI is transforming the job market, workforce dynamics, and the global economy.&nbsp;</p><p>This session Dr. Chatterji invites Joseph Fuller, Professor from Harvard Business School to examine the effects of AI and automation on talent management and workforce development. Fuller’s research looks at how companies and employees can adapt to the shifting economic landscape due to AI-driven transformations.</p><p>There will be a live Q&amp;A following this fireside chat with Dr. Chatterji. </p><p><br></p><h2><strong>About the Speakers:</strong></h2><h3><strong>Joseph Fuller, Professor @ Harvard Business School</strong></h3><p>Joseph Fuller is a Professor of Management Practice in General Management and Entrepreneurship. He founded and co-leads the school’s project, Managing the Future of Work, as well as the Harvard Project on the Workforce. He currently leads the FIELD Global Capstone course in the first year of the MBA program. FIELD Global Capstone is the school’s premier experiential learning course, in which more than 900 first year MBA students travel to fifteen countries around the world to work directly for local companies on a product or service challenge. He formerly developed the Making Difficult Decisions course in the second year of the MBA program and headed the required The Entrepreneurial Manager course.</p><h3><br></h3><h3><strong>Ronnie Chatterji, Chief Economist @ OpenAI</strong></h3><p>Aaron “Ronnie” Chatterji, Ph.D., is OpenAI’s first Chief Economist. He is also the Mark Burgess &amp; Lisa Benson-Burgess Distinguished Professor at Duke University, working at the intersection of academia, policy, and business. He served in the Biden Administration as White House CHIPS coordinator and Acting Deputy Director of the National Economic Council, shaping industrial policy, manufacturing, and supply chains. Before that, he was Chief Economist at the Department of Commerce and a Senior Economist at the White House Council of Economic Advisers. He is on leave as a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research and previously taught at Harvard Business School. Earlier in his career, he worked at Goldman Sachs and was a term member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Chatterji holds a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley and a B.A. in Economics from Cornell University.</p>

Virtual Event: The Future of Work Series

<h1><strong>About the Talk</strong></h1><p>Join OpenAI and the <u><a href="https://www.cip.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Collective Intelligence Project</a></u> for a special forum announcing the winners of the <u><a href="http://globaldialogues.ai" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Global Dialogues Challenge</a></u>—a worldwide effort to identify new ways of ensuring that diverse perspectives shape the future of artificial intelligence.</p><p>The Challenge asked participants across the globe to work with a dataset of citizen views on AI—specifically, demographic data and insights gathered through deliberative discussion and consensus-building. Participants were invited to turn this rich, participatory dataset into visualizations, creative benchmarks, and actionable insights. From over 400 participants registered from 30+ countries, the submissions reveal how people from different cultures, countries, and communities envision AI’s role in their lives—and how we can build new AI-powered tools rooted in shared human values. Winning entries will receive prizes from a $10,000 fund.</p><p>Judges from OpenAI, Mozilla, and global public interest tech networks will join the Collective Intelligence Project team to reflect on the meaning of Democratic AI and the motivations behind the Global Dialogues initiative. This conversation sets the stage for a deeper look into the Challenge—its design, the criteria for selecting winners, and key takeaways from the process. Afterward, the winning team will present their project. Together, we’ll explore how open data, public input, and a shared vision can shape responsible, inclusive AI.</p><p>Whether you're a technologist, policymaker, educator, or simply curious about how AI can reflect and serve humanity, we invite you to join this dynamic and inspiring conversation.</p><p><br></p><h1><strong>About the Speakers</strong></h1><h3>Audrey Tang, Taiwan's first Digital Minister</h3><p>A globally recognized civic-tech leader and the world’s first openly non-binary cabinet minister, Ambassador Audrey Tang has been instrumental in positioning Taiwan at the forefront of internet freedom and civic participation. TIME named Tang to its inaugural "100 Most Influential People in AI" list in 2023 for her profound impact on leveraging technology for public good.</p><p>Tang was a key contributor to the g0v.tw civic tech community, an initiative that promotes transparency by "forking" government websites into open-source versions preferred by citizens. During the 2014 Sunflower Movement, Tang played a critical role in livestreaming protests against a controversial trade pact, transforming deliberation into a public act of courage, cementing Taiwan’s reputation as Asia’s beacon of freedom</p><p>She was instrumental in developing participation platforms like vTaiwan.tw and Join.gov.tw, which directly led to practical policy improvements, including crafting rideshare legislation, streamlining tax filing, and overcoming deepfake ads online.</p><p>Her innovative approaches were further highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic, where her team rapidly developed tools like real-time mask availability maps and privacy-preserving contact tracing, contributing to Taiwan’s acclaimed response that avoided lockdowns while maintaining economic growth. More recently, Tang was key in safeguarding Taiwan's 2024 presidential and legislative elections from foreign cyber interference.</p><p>Her vision is captured in her poetic job description: When we see "internet of things," let's make it an INTERNET OF BEINGS. When we see "virtual reality," let's make it a SHARED REALITY. When we see "machine learning," let's make it COLLABORATIVE LEARNING. When we see "user experience,"let's make it ABOUT HUMAN EXPERIENCE. When we hear “the singularity is near” — let us remember: The PLURALITY is here.</p><p><br></p><h3>Nabiha Syed, Executive Director @ Mozilla Foundation</h3><p>Nabiha Syed is Executive Director of Mozilla Foundation, the global nonprofit that does everything from championing trustworthy AI to advocating for a more open, equitable internet.&nbsp;</p><p>Formerly, Nabiha was the CEO of The Markup, an award-winning journalism non-profit that challenges technology to serve the public good. Under her leadership, The Markup’s unique approach was referenced by Congress 21 times, inspired dozens of class action lawsuits, won a national Murrow Award and a Loeb Award, and was recognized as “Most Innovative” by Fast Company in 2022.&nbsp;</p><p>Prior to The Markup, Nabiha was a highly acclaimed media lawyer with a legal career spanning private practice and the New York Times First Amendment Fellowship. She led BuzzFeed’s libel and newsgathering matters, including the successful defense of several high-profile libel lawsuits.&nbsp;</p><p>Nabiha sits on the boards of the Scott Trust, the $1B+ British company that owns The Guardian newspaper, the New York Civil Liberties Union, the Reporters Committee for the Freedom of the Press, and the New Press. She also serves as an advisor to ex/ante, the first venture fund dedicated to agentic tech, and she is a current member of The World Economic Forum’s AI Governance Alliance. In 2023, Nabiha was awarded the NAACP/Archewell Digital Civil Rights Award for her work.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><h3>Divya Siddarth, Co-Founder and Executive Director @ Collective Intelligence Project</h3><p>Divya Siddarth is the co-founder of the Collective Intelligence Project, an experimental research organization that advances collective intelligence capabilities for the democratic and effective governance of transformative technologies. She was formerly Associate Political Economist and Social Technologist at Microsoft's Office of the CTO, and also holds positions at the Ethics in AI Institute in Oxford, Stanford’s Center for Human-Centered AI, and at the Plurality Lab at Harvard’s Safra Center for Ethics. </p><p><br></p><h3>Zoë Hitzig, Econ Researcher @ OpenAI</h3><p>Zoë Hitzig is currently a Research Scientist at OpenAI. Prior to joining OpenAI, she was a Junior Fellow at the Harvard Society of Fellows, and completed a PhD in economics from Harvard, where her research centered on privacy and transparency in market design. Outside her research, she is also a writer––she is the author of two books of poetry and has published essays and criticism in a range of venues.</p><p><br></p><h3>Tyna Eloundou, Research Scientist @ OpenAI</h3><p>Tyna Eloundou is a researcher at OpenAI, whose most recent work includes leading safety evaluations, economic impact evaluations, and the democratic inputs to AI grant program. Currently, she leads the Collective Alignment team, which is conducting research and building systems to integrate collective input about how our models should behave.</p>

Virtual Event: Democratizing AI: Insights from the Global Dialogues Challenge

<h1><strong>About the Talk: </strong></h1><p>Curious about what it takes to join the OpenAI team? Join Joaquin Quiñonero Candela, our new Head of Recruiting (and former Head of Preparedness), for a conversation about his unconventional career journey, how he's reimagining recruiting to meet the pace of innovation at OpenAI, and what we look for in people who want to be part of our mission.</p><h1><strong>About the Speaker: </strong></h1><p><strong>Joaquin Quiñonero Candela</strong> is the Head of Recruiting at OpenAI. Previously, he served as Head of Preparedness, where he focused on mitigating catastrophic AI risks. Between these roles, he spent three months coding daily during an internship on AI for healthcare. Joaquin also serves on the Technical Advisory Board of Inditex.</p><p>Before joining OpenAI, Joaquin was a Technical Fellow at LinkedIn, leading work on AI and its responsible use. He was also a member of the Spanish Government’s Advisory Board on Artificial Intelligence, a non-resident Senior Fellow at Harvard’s Belfer Center, and served on the Board of Directors of the Partnership on AI.</p><p>Earlier in his career, he led the technical strategy for Responsible AI at Facebook, where he also founded and scaled the company-wide Applied Machine Learning (AML) team. Prior to that, he held research positions at Microsoft Research in Cambridge, UK, guest lectured at the University of Cambridge, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics in Germany. He earned his PhD from the Technical University of Denmark.</p><p>Outside of work, Joaquin is a passionate trail runner and triathlete, a devoted paella cook, and an amateur guitar player and folk singer.</p>

Virtual Event: Careers at the Frontier:  Hiring the Future at OpenAI

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