**OpenAI Appoints Denise Dresser as Chief of Revenue to Drive Profitability**
OpenAI has announced the appointment of Denise Dresser, the current CEO of Slack, as its first Chief of Revenue. This strategic move signals to investors that the company is committed to monetizing its artificial intelligence technology. Dresser will be responsible for overseeing the global revenue strategy and facilitating the integration of AI into everyday business operations.
Before joining OpenAI, Dresser spent over a decade at Salesforce, where she played a key role in the integration of Slack following its acquisition for $27.7 billion in 2020. In 2023, she was appointed CEO of Slack by Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff.
Earlier this month, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman issued a “code red” alert in an internal memo, emphasizing the need to enhance ChatGPT, the company’s flagship product, while postponing other product developments. Since its launch just over three years ago, ChatGPT has captivated global interest and spurred a commercial surge in generative AI technology, positioning OpenAI as a frontrunner in the industry. However, the company now faces intensified competition from rivals like Google, which recently released Gemini 3, its latest AI assistant.
Altman reported that ChatGPT has surpassed 800 million weekly users this fall. Despite its impressive user base, OpenAI, valued at $500 billion, has yet to achieve profitability and has incurred over $1 trillion in financial commitments to cloud computing providers and chip manufacturers essential for its AI operations. This situation has raised concerns among investors about the sustainability of OpenAI’s business model, particularly in light of expectations from major backers like Oracle and Nvidia.
While OpenAI generates revenue through premium subscriptions to ChatGPT, the majority of users access the free version. In an effort to compete with Google Chrome, OpenAI launched its own web browser, Atlas, in October, catering to the growing number of internet users seeking AI-driven answers. However, the company has not yet ventured into advertising on ChatGPT, a key revenue stream for Google.
In his December memo, Altman indicated that the company would be delaying initiatives related to advertising, AI agents for health and shopping, and a personal assistant named Pulse.
**FAQ**
*What is OpenAI’s strategy for profitability?*
OpenAI aims to enhance its revenue strategy by appointing Denise Dresser as Chief of Revenue, focusing on integrating AI into business operations and exploring new revenue streams.
