# OpenAI hires Patreon co-founder Sam Yam to lead a new Creator Product division

> Source: <https://the-decoder.com/openai-hires-patreon-co-founder-sam-yam-to-lead-a-new-creator-product-division/>
> Published: 2026-09-23 10:04:07+00:00

OpenAI has hired Patreon co-founder Sam Yam to lead a new "Creator Product" division. After more than 13 years at the creator platform, he's bringing two Patreon executives with him. The team will build new tools for creators, and a first look could come at OpenAI DevDay next week.

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