# Founders Fund hires former OpenAI executive Ryan Beiermeister

Venture capital firm Founders Fund has hired Ryan Beiermeister, a former executive at OpenAI. The move highlights ongoing ties between AI companies and investors, with Beiermeister expected to contribute to Founders Fund's technology and AI investment strategy.

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- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/16/founders-fund-hires-former-openai-exec-ryan-beiermeister-and-not-because-of-her-mafia-skills/) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:07:14 +0000