"OpenAI has acquired TBPN, the Technology Business Programming Network, marking its first acquisition of a media company. TBPN will report to chief global affairs officer Chris Lehane."
"The show, hosted by John Coogan and Jordi Hays, covers tech, business, AI, and defense, attracting an influential audience with around 70,000 viewers per episode."
"TBPN generated approximately $5 million in advertising revenue in 2025 and is on track to exceed $30 million this year, with sponsors including fintech firms and Google."
"Fidji Simo, OpenAI's CEO of Applications, described TBPN as 'one of the places where the conversation about AI and builders is actually happening day to day.'"
OpenAI has acquired the Technology Business Programming Network (TBPN), a popular Silicon Valley talk show hosted by John Coogan and Jordi Hays. The acquisition marks OpenAI's first media company purchase, with TBPN reporting to chief global affairs officer Chris Lehane. The show, which covers tech, business, AI, and defense, has a significant following, averaging 70,000 viewers per episode. TBPN generated $5 million in advertising revenue in 2025 and is projected to exceed $30 million this year, while maintaining profitability and editorial independence.
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