Altman took to X to spill the tea on D’Angelo’s presence, saying, “Quora is a big customer of OpenAI, and having customer representation on our Board seemed like a bright idea.” D’Angelo, to his credit, was crystal clear about potential conflicts and even offered to jump ship if needed. Altman also addressed the elephant in the room, admitting there were “real misunderstandings” with the original board that led to his exit.
