About the Event:
Join OpenAI at our research lab headquarters in San Francisco for a look at the cutting-edge tools that will unlock new paths to economic growth – if we think ambitiously and move quickly.
During the AI Economics event in the OpenAI Forum, our Chief Product Officer, Kevin Weil, and Chief Economist Ronnie Chatterji will walk you through new AI capabilities and the economics they could help generate for the country and local communities. Then we’re hoping to hear from you through a series of breakout discussions with other economic, energy and technology experts about the policy areas that are key to AI’s success. When you log into the OpenAI Forum event, you’ll be able to see the running list of RSVP’s.
Fulfilling OpenAI’s mission to create Artificial General Intelligence that benefits all of humanity requires deep, sustained collaboration with experts, which is why the OpenAI Forum exists. Last year, the OpenAI Forum hosted MIT professor David Autor for a conversation on “Expertise, Artificial Intelligence, and the Work of the Future” and LinkedIn Chief Economist Karin Kimbrough for a discussion about her company’s research paper called “Preparing the Workforce for Generative AI: Insights and Implications.” In 2025 we are excited to expand our community efforts in this domain, and co-create a positive future with AGI with you.
About the Speakers:
Ronnie Chatterji, Chief Economist @ OpenAI
Aaron “Ronnie” Chatterji, Ph.D., is OpenAI’s first Chief Economist. He is also the Mark Burgess & 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.
Kevin Weil, Chief Product Officer, OpenAI
Kevin Weil is the Chief Product Officer at OpenAI, where he leads the development and application of cutting-edge AI research into products and services that empower consumers, developers, and businesses. With a wealth of experience in scaling technology products, Kevin brings a deep understanding of both consumer and enterprise needs in the AI space. Prior to joining OpenAI, he was the Head of Product at Instagram, leading consumer and monetization efforts that contributed to the platform's global expansion and success. Kevin's experience also includes a pivotal role at Twitter, where he served as Senior Vice President of Product. He played a key part in shaping the platform’s core consumer experience and advertising products, while also overseeing development for Vine and Periscope. During his tenure at Twitter, he led the creation of the company’s advertising platform and the development of Fabric, a mobile development suite. Kevin holds a B.A. in Mathematics and Physics from Harvard University, graduating summa cum laude, and an M.S. in Physics from Stanford University. He is also a dedicated advocate for environmental conservation, serving on the board of The Nature Conservancy.
Mohammed Husain, Solutions Engineer @ OpenAI
Mohammed is a Solutions Engineer supporting OpenAI's Global Affairs team, focusing on supporting global governments, national security, and the broader public sector in their understanding and adoption of Generative AI. Prior to his role at OpenAI, he held lead technical roles with Scale AI's National Security sector as well as in the US Intelligence Community. He holds a B.S. Aerospace Engineering from UCLA and a M.S. Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech.
