Connect with us

News

Founders Fund hires former OpenAI exec Ryan Beiermeister (and not because of her Mafia skills)

info

Published

on

Ryan Beiermeister e1784229896460.png

Ryan Beiermeister has joined Founders Fund as a partner, she announced on Monday. Beiermeister is well-known in Silicon Valley for a number of reasons. For one, prior to this role, she spent about two years as VP of Product Policy at OpenAI as it became a household name, shortly after ChatGPT became the fastest-growing app in history.

That career choice ended abruptly in February when she was reportedly fired after objecting to a planned ChatGPT feature called “adult mode,” which was going to allow adults to use the chatbot for erotica. The Wall Street Journal reported that her firing involved an accusation by a male colleague of sexual discrimination, although Beiermeister called any allegation that she discriminated against anyone “absolutely false.” In March, OpenAI reportedly scrapped plans for adult mode.

More recently Beiermeister has become well-known in Silicon Valley for her skillful strategy in a Founders Fund YouTube show called “Mafia.” The game involves discovering which players are secret Mafia killers before those players can “kill” the rest of the players.

Beiermeister played the game against OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Anduril’s Palmer Luckey, Figma’s Dylan Field, Flexport’s Ryan Petersen, Founders Fund’s Trae Stephens, and several others.

One of the most intense scenes in Episode One involved her and Altman each saying that if they were found dead, it would mean the other was the killer. Those who knew the history laughed.

Some commented on Twitter that maybe the whole Mafia game was really a job interview for her. The game, according to the firm’s chief marketing officer and the game’s MC, Mike Solana (who brought the game to the firm), is often played at Founders Fund retreats.

However, it wasn’t. “Though she is an excellent Mafia player, that wasn’t part of her interview process. She has been close with Trae Stephens since they worked together at Palantir and has been friendly with our team for years,” a Founders Fund spokesperson told TechCrunch.

Though the way Beiermeister played the game — coolly, making analytical observations and arguments about who might be Mafia — couldn’t have hurt her prospects.

Still, Beiermeister has known Trae Stephens for at least a decade. Prior to her role at OpenAI, and at Meta before that, she spent her formative years at Palantir, the big data company founded by the VC firm’s founder, Peter Thiel. Stephens also worked at Palantir in its early days.

Beiermeister says she’s most interested in backing the kinds of startups that Founders Fund is known to gravitate toward.

“The companies that will define the next twenty years are being built in the categories where product engineering is hardest and the stakes are highest — AI infrastructure and agentic systems, defense, energy, climate, biotech, the regulated frontier,” she wrote in a LinkedIn post. “To the founders in these domains, especially if you don’t fit the standard mold: I want to talk to you and my inbox is open.”

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. This doesn’t affect our editorial independence.

Continue Reading
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

News

Bokkos Emerges Champions of Plateau State Governor’s Cup 2025 – Welcome To Jos E-Vents

info

Published

on

By

IMG 0778 1024x680.jpeg

Bokkos Football Team has emerged as champions of the 2025 Plateau State Governor’s Cup after an impressive performance in the grand finale held at the Bokkos Mini Stadium.

The highly anticipated final attracted football lovers, community leaders, government officials, and supporters from across Plateau State, creating an electrifying atmosphere as the host team battled for the prestigious title.

With determination, discipline, and outstanding teamwork, Bokkos delivered a memorable performance to clinch the coveted Governor’s Cup trophy, sparking jubilant celebrations among fans and residents who turned out in large numbers to support their team. The tournament showcased the abundance of football talent across Plateau State while promoting unity, peace, and healthy competition among participating local government teams. 

The Governor’s Cup has continued to serve as one of the state’s biggest grassroots football competitions, providing young footballers with a platform to display their talents and opening doors to greater opportunities in the sport.

The successful hosting of the final in Bokkos also highlighted the community’s growing role in sports development and its ability to stage major football events.

Congratulations to Team Bokkos on this remarkable achievement and to every team that participated in making the 2025 Plateau State Governor’s Cup a memorable tournament. The victory will undoubtedly inspire more young footballers across Plateau State to pursue excellence and keep the spirit of grassroots football alive.

Congratulations once again to Team Bokkos! 🏆⚽

From Jos E Vents

Continue Reading

News

Motsepe Urges Calm as FIFA Crisis Deepens, Backs March 2027 Election

info

Published

on

By

WhatsApp Image 2025 11 20 at 12.26.16 PM.jpeg

Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has called for calm and unity amid the growing crisis within world football’s governing body, insisting that the FIFA presidential election in March 2027 should provide the appropriate platform for members to determine the organisation’s direction.

Speaking in Salzburg around the UEFA Super Cup, Motsepe said the current disagreements should not descend into prolonged internal conflict, urging all sides to respect FIFA’s electoral and governance processes.

Read Also: ‘Africa Must Protect Its Interests’ — CAF’s Lux September Speaks on FIFA Crisis | Sports247 Nigeria

FIFA’s 211 member associations are expected to decide the organisation’s leadership at the 77th FIFA Congress in Rabat, Morocco, on March 18, 2027. Current president Gianni Infantino is seeking another term.

Motsepe maintained that the election should allow the various candidates and member associations to make their positions clear through the established democratic process rather than through continued public confrontation.

The CAF president also reiterated his support for Infantino, describing him as a leader who has shown commitment to African football.

“Gianni Infantino has been loyal to Africa and has shown a deep commitment to African development and growth.”

His comments come amid a major dispute over FIFA’s proposed Forward Enterprise, which involved plans for private investment in FIFA competitions and triggered strong opposition from UEFA, CONCACAF and other stakeholders. FIFA eventually abandoned the proposal after widespread criticism over transparency and the consultation process.

Motsepe said the current situation should instead encourage dialogue, cooperation and respect for due process.

Africa’s position could be particularly influential at the election because CAF’s 54 member associations represent the second-largest voting bloc in FIFA, behind UEFA’s 55.

With the FIFA presidential contest approaching, Motsepe’s position keeps CAF firmly aligned behind Infantino while other confederations continue to demand changes in FIFA’s leadership and governance.

Continue Reading

Trending