OpenAI has more than 120 ex-YC founders

In a brief interview, an unnamed speaker says OpenAI has more than 120 former YC founders, giving the company the character of a large startup. The speaker says passion for building something meaningful and knowing what good work looks like are increasingly important. Asked about skills gaining or losing value, they describe typing speed as less useful and point to taste, attention to users, and connection with an intended audience as increasingly valuable. The speaker also observes that traditional boundaries between design and engineering roles are blurring.