[OpenAI CFO: The Company Will Go Public in 2027 or Earlier] According to a report by Jinse Finance on August 20, citing CNBC, OpenAI Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar stated during an all-hands meeting that OpenAI 'will become a publicly listed company in 2027,' but if the business continues to accelerate its growth, it could enter the public market even earlier. Friar emphasized that an IPO is not the end goal but rather a milestone and a means for further fundraising. She noted that the company completed a $122 billion financing round in March this year, providing greater flexibility for future development.