Mira Murati
Visionary engineer, former OpenAI CTO, and CEO of Thinking Machines Lab
- Tesla (2013–2016): Senior Product Manager for the Model X program, contributing to early versions of Tesla’s Autopilot.
- Leap Motion (2016–2018) & OpenAI (2018–2024): VP of Product and Engineering at Leap Motion, advancing AR technology; later became OpenAI’s CTO, overseeing AI models like ChatGPT and DALL·E.
- Thinking Machines Lab (Founded February 2025): Founded a public benefit corporation focused on developing accessible, customizable, and human-aligned AI systems.
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Mira Murati: Early Life and Education
Ermira ‘Mira’ Murati was born in 1988 in Vlorë, Albania. At 16, she earned a scholarship to attend Pearson College UWC on Vancouver Island, Canada, where she completed her International Baccalaureate in 2007. She then pursued higher education through a dual-degree program, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts from Colby College in 2011 and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Dartmouth College’s Thayer School of Engineering in 2012.
Professional Journey
Murati began her career with a summer analyst internship at Goldman Sachs in Tokyo in 2011. She then worked as an Advanced Concepts Engineer at Zodiac Aerospace from 2012 to 2013. In 2013, she joined Tesla Motors as a Senior Product Manager, where she contributed to the development of the Model X. However, there is no publicly available information confirming her involvement in the early iterations of the Autopilot system.
In 2016, Mira Murati transitioned to Leap Motion, serving as Vice President of Product and Engineering. There, she focused on developing augmented reality technologies aimed at creating intuitive human-computer interactions.
Mira Murati joined OpenAI in June 2018 as Vice President of Applied AI and Partnerships. She was promoted to Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in May 2022, overseeing the development of transformative AI models such as ChatGPT and DALL-E. Her leadership was instrumental in advancing OpenAI’s mission to ensure that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity.
Founding Thinking Machines Lab
In February 2025, Mira Murati launched Thinking Machines Lab, an AI startup based in San Francisco. The organization aims to make AI systems more accessible, understandable, and customizable. She has assembled a team of approximately 30 top researchers and engineers from leading AI firms, including former colleagues from OpenAI, as well as experts from Google, Meta, Mistral, and Character AI, to drive this mission forward.
Speaking Engagements
Mira Murati is a sought-after speaker on topics such as artificial intelligence, technology innovation, and ethical AI deployment. She has addressed audiences at various prestigious platforms, sharing insights from her extensive experience in AI development and leadership. Her speaking engagements offer valuable perspectives on the future of AI and its integration into society.