OpenAI’s chief research scientist shares the book that inspired him when he was unsure about his career path

Published On - August 17, 2025

In OpenAI’s latest podcast episode, published Friday, Pachocki said he didn’t know what he wanted to do with his career as a teenager in high school. He recalled one book that inspired him during those searchful, formative years: “Hackers and Painters” by Y Combinator cofounder Paul Graham.

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