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“Read the best books first, or you may not have a chance to read them at all.”
Talks about Reading, Books and reading habits
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Sarah Friar
CFO OpenAI
San Francisco, California
Overview
Sarah Friar is the CFO of OpenAI and has served on the board of directors for companies like Walmart and ConsenSys. She has also been involved in launching initiatives such as Ladies Who Launch and has a strong background in finance and technology, having held executive roles at companies like Nextdoor, Slack, and Square.
Friar's career highlights include serving as the CFO of Square and being an Aspen Fellow, showcasing her expertise in financial management and leadership in the tech industry. Additionally, her involvement in launching and advising various organizations demonstrates her commitment to supporting and empowering diverse initiatives within the business and technology sectors.
Work Experience
Chief Financial Officer
2024 - Current
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company that develops advanced AI models, including ChatGPT.
Raised $21,900,120,000.00 from Citi, JP Morgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, UBS, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, HSBC and Santander.
Member Board Of Directors
2018
Walmart is a retail corporation that operates several chains of supermarkets, discount stores, and e-commerce platforms.
Raised $5,000,000,000.00.
Member Board Of Directors
2022
ConsenSys builds Ethereum blockchain infrastructure and applications ranging from developer tools to enterprise solutions.
Raised $725,000,000.00 from Raison Wealth and Axevil Capital.
Member of the Board of Advisors
2021
The Stanford Digital Economy Lab is a pioneering research initiative at Stanford University focused on studying the impact of digital technologies, especially AI, on the economy and society. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, the lab explores key topics such as data privacy, platform economies, and the future of work, providing valuable insights for policymakers, industry leaders, and academics.
Stanford Digital Economy Lab is a research group that works on AI, digital economy, and adoption of advanced technologies.
Member of the Board of Advisors
2021
Operation HOPE is the leading global provider of financial dignity education and economic empowerment programs for low-income or moderate-income youth, individuals and families in underserved communities.
Operation HOPE is a non-profit organization providing financial literacy empowerment & economic education to youth and adults.
Raised $1,800,000.00 from Wells Fargo, The T.D. Jakes Foundation and U.S. Department of Commerce.
Member of the Board of Advisors
2022
The Blavatnik School of Government Global Advisory Board is a distinguished assembly of international leaders and experts dedicated to advancing governance and public policy worldwide. Together, we contribute to shaping policies and initiatives at the school that address pressing global challenges and foster positive societal impact.
Co-launcher
2013
Kelly McGonigle and I started Ladies Who Launch (LWL) to celebrate and empower women entrepreneurs on Main Street versus Wall Street. Inspiration, Education and Community. One of the superpowers of LWL is helping women see that they are not alone in their entrepreneurial journey. We seek to provide a safe and authentic space to share ideas, failures, future hopes, and tough lessons. Business challenges are rarely novel, and the power of mentors is that they have usually walked in your shoes. So while they may not have the answer, they can at least provide perspective. Check out our founding story and join us at an upcoming 2024 event! www.ladieswholaunch.org
Ladies Who Launch is an event host that aims to drive community, education, and inspiration for women business leaders.
Chief Executive Officer
2018 - 2024
Nextdoor is a private social networking platform that connects neighbors for them to exchange helpful information, goods, and services.
Raised $723,800,000.00 from Shasta Ventures, Benchmark, Anthony Noto, DAG Ventures, Pinnacle Ventures, Greylock, Allen & Company, Dave Goldberg, ARK Investment Management and Soroban Capital Partners LP.
Member Board Of Directors
2017 - 2021
Slack is a cloud-based communication and collaboration platform for teams.
Raised $1,391,100,000.00 from Light Street Capital, Meyer Ventures and Employee Stock Option Fund.
CFO
2012 - 2018
Square is a software company that designs and develops omnichannel solutions.