FAQ

What red flags should I watch for in a founder‑title résumé?
The red flag is any title without a verifiable founding document; OpenAI’s HC rejected Alex because a CTO email dated 2023‑06‑12 proved he was hired, not a founder.

How does OpenAI evaluate product impact for equity offers?
OpenAI uses a Revenue‑Impact Score; VisionGPT’s RIS of 0.4 fell short of the 0.7 threshold, so equity was cut from the requested 0.05 % to 0.03 %.

Why does OpenAI penalize vague performance claims?
The interview rubric demands concrete numbers; Alex’s “300 ms latency” without instrumentation was a “Critical Gap” and led to a 5‑vote “No‑Hire” consensus.

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