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Apr 2025
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OpenAI Secures $40B Funding at $300B Val...

Jaeden Schafer and Jamie McCauley
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In this episode, we cover OpenAI's massive $40 billion funding round and what it means for the company's $300 billion valuation. We break down how this investment shapes the future of AI and innovation. AI Hustle YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AI-Hustle-Podcast Our Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle/about Get on the AI Box Waitlist: ⁠ ... Show More
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