The Inner Circle: What it really takes to thrive in an AI-first company I Aliisa Rosenthal (OpenAI)


Peak Performers by Tiffany Uman


May 9, 2025

Welcome to my Friday issue of Peak Performers, sharing my latest podcast episode and practical insights to help you stand out, lead with confidence, and land better opportunities.

As always, a big thank you for all of your support 🙌


AI isn’t just changing jobs. It’s changing how we grow in them.

The truth? It’s not about who works the hardest. It’s about who adapts the fastest.

In this week's podcast with an OpenAI executive, we’re digging into how to future-proof your career by building your capacity to learn, pivot, and lead through change. Because staying still isn’t safe, it’s risky.

So, here's a quick tactic if you want to be considered for innovative projects in your company. Say something like this in your next 1:1 with your boss:

“I’m seeing a lot of traction around [new tech/product area]. I’d love to be considered for anything tied to that, even in a support capacity. What’s the best way for me to get closer to those conversations?”

Why it works:

  • It signals initiative without overreaching
  • It invites insight on future direction
  • It positions you as someone who thinks ahead and not just performs today

The people who ask to learn early are the ones who get tapped to lead later.

Don’t miss my latest podcast with Aliisa Rosenthal, Head of Sales at OpenAI. She shares how she helped scale one of the fastest-growing AI companies and the leadership behaviors that made it possible.

You’ve got this!

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EP 13. What it really takes to thrive in an AI-first company I Aliisa Rosenthal (OpenAI)

Everyone saw the overnight success of ChatGPT.

But few know what it really took to bring it to life and scale it at unprecedented speed.

In this week’s episode, Aliisa Rosenthal, Head of Sales for OpenAI, shares a rare look inside the launch of ChatGPT and what it took to scale her sales team for one of the fastest-growing AI companies in the world.

From 10 to 500 team members, Aliisa didn’t just lead. She rolled up her sleeves and helped build OpenAI’s go-to-market engine from the ground up.

Whether you're navigating change, hiring at scale, or building AI literacy in your company, Aliisa provides actionable insights and stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

Watch now on YouTube.


What you’ll takeaway from my
episode with Aliisa Rosenthal:

  1. What made ChatGPT an unexpected, immediate success.
  2. Why great sales leaders lead through great execution.
  3. How scaling fast can break more than it builds - be deliberate.
  4. Hiring without commission = hiring for mission.
  5. What it takes to thrive at OpenAI.
  6. The real AI advantage? Your people. Not just your product.
  7. Don’t wait for perfection - start now and adapt fast.

And so much more!

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