"Josh Kushner's firm, Thrive Capital, is one of OpenAI's biggest investors. Backing the high-flying tech AI startup has given him a front-row seat to how people behave when power and value become concentrated in a single company. In a recently published interview with Colossus Magazine, recorded in October, Kushner reflected on the chaos surrounding the temporary ouster of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in November 2023. The company's president, Greg Brockman, also briefly resigned during the incident."
""To use the Lord of the Rings analogy," Kushner said, "Sam, Greg, OpenAI have the Ring, and everyone is willing to do whatever they can to take it." When asked whether he believes power corrupts, Kushner answered simply: "Yes." Kushner did not specify who he was referring to. Thrive Capital declined to comment further when contacted by Business Insider. But the investor has previously described the immediate aftermath of Altman's firing on November 17, 2023, saying Thrive "immediately went to war""
Josh Kushner compared Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, and OpenAI to Tolkien's One Ring, asserting that possession of concentrated power and value creates a target. Kushner affirmed that power can corrupt and described strong perceptions of power and value associated with OpenAI. Thrive Capital reacted aggressively after Altman's November 17, 2023 firing, characterizing its response as immediately going to war. The episode included Greg Brockman's brief resignation and Altman's rapid reinstatement amid pressure from employees and investors. Kushner expressed pride in how OpenAI handled the crisis despite inappropriate actions by some.
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