# John Schulman

**Source:** https://www.startuphub.ai/people/john-schulman
**Profile type:** Person

## About

John Schulman is a co-founder of OpenAI and a prominent figure in AI research, known for his contributions to reinforcement learning and large language models, including leading the creation of ChatGPT. He is currently the Chief Scientist and co-founder of Thinking Machines Lab, an AI startup focused on pushing the boundaries of AI capabilities while ensuring safe and responsible deployment. He previously worked at Anthropic and received his PhD from UC Berkeley.

## Key facts

- **Slug:** john-schulman
- **Website:** https://joschu.net
- **Title:** Chief Scientist at Thinking Machines Lab
- **Social:**
  - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-schulman-356a7110

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