Mira Murati is an Albanian-American engineer and one of the most influential leaders in modern artificial intelligence. Born in Vlorë, Albania, on December 16, 1988, she grew up in a rapidly changing post-communist society before earning a scholarship at age sixteen to attend Pearson College UWC in Canada. She later pursued her studies in the United States through a dual-degree program, earning a Bachelor of Arts from Colby College and a Bachelor of Engineering from Dartmouth College’s Thayer School of Engineering.
Mira Murati began her career with technical and international experience, including work with Goldman Sachs in Tokyo and aerospace manufacturer Zodiac Aerospace. In 2013, she joined Tesla as a Senior Product Manager and contributed to the development of the Model X. Her passion for emerging technology led her to Leap Motion (now Ultraleap), where she helped shape next-generation augmented reality tools.
In 2018, she joined OpenAI, where her leadership helped define an era. Rising to Chief Technology Officer in 2022, Murati oversaw the development and deployment of breakthrough technologies including ChatGPT and DALL·E. She briefly served as OpenAI’s interim CEO during a pivotal leadership transition in 2023. Her work placed her at the center of global conversations about artificial intelligence, ethics, and the future of human-AI collaboration.
In 2024, Mira Murati stepped away from OpenAI to pursue new directions in AI research and innovation. In 2025, she founded Thinking Machines Lab, a public-benefit corporation dedicated to building safe, accessible, and customizable AI systems. Her work continues to shape the trajectory of AI development, emphasizing responsibility, transparency, and human-centered progress.
Recognized worldwide as a visionary in technology, Murati is admired for her interdisciplinary expertise, her advocacy for ethical AI, and her leadership in bringing some of the world’s most transformative AI tools to the public.
Contact us for Mira Murati’s fees and availability.
Learn from Hall of Fame speaker Bruce Turkel how story transforms events from forgettable content into experiences attendees quote months later.
Read More
Design your New Year with intention using proven strategies from top thought leaders & transform your 2026 events from calendar fillers into meaningful moments.
Read More
Learn from emcee Scott Bloom how shifting your attention from yourself to your audience creates transformative speaking experiences that drive real engagement.
Read More
Learn from keynote speaker Chris Schembra how gratitude transforms leaders and help them build a workplace culture that people want to be part of.
Read More
Gratitude isn't about being nice; it's a performance tool. Learn how to design events that help attendees feel seen, process hard years, and leave inspired.
Read More
Discover the Best Artificial Intelligence Speakers for Retail & eCommerce Conferences and design AI agendas that grow revenue, CX, and loyalty.
Read More