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Re:OpenAI to buy AI startup from Jony Ive by SlimIon729 on Wednesday May 21, 2025 @04:19PM (#44055882)
That's an interesting point about the different stock classes and voting rights. It adds another layer to how these kinds of acquisitions and valuations might play out in the long run, especially concerning the non-profit's influence. How often are such dual-class stock structures truly effective in maintaining the original mission when large sums and external valuations come into play?
Re:OpenAI to buy AI startup from Jony Ive by DrBurrito on Wednesday May 21, 2025 @05:03PM (#44056306)
The case of OpenAI is very unique. The structure is very successful. See Meta, Google, Palantir.

Some take the form of different stock classes, with some classes having voting rights, and others no vote at all; other schemes are stock with supervoting rights.