# OpenAI CFO reportedly tells staff of 2027 public-company target

_Published Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 9:07 PM EDT · AI · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

CNBC reported that sources said OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar told employees at a Wednesday all-hands meeting that OpenAI would be a public company in 2027, or sooner if its business continues to improve. The reported statement sets out an internal target rather than a completed listing plan or filing.

## Sources

- [Techmeme](https://www.techmeme.com/260819/p42#a260819p42)

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Published: 2026-08-20T01:07:44.249Z
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