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Aliisa Rosenthal

Aliisa Rosenthal

Current VC, former Head of Sales at OpenAI

San Francisco, California
Joined March 2026

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Summary

Aliisa Rosenthal is a highly experienced sales leader with over 15 years in the high-tech industry, known for her ability to build and scale dynamic sales teams. Her leadership at OpenAI, where she grew the sales team from 2 to over 100 people and contributed to a revenue run rate increase from $10M to $10B, highlights her expertise in navigating complex markets and driving significant growth for innovative technology companies. mit+4
She possesses a strong aptitude for strategic sales and go-to-market execution, as demonstrated by her work at WalkMe™, where she implemented data-driven strategies that led to a 150% increase in conversion rates, a 4X growth in average sales price, and a 10% improvement in renewal rates, culminating in a successful IPO. Her methodical approach to analyzing challenges and envisioning outcomes has consistently yielded impressive results for her teams and businesses. saastr+2
Rosenthal is a visionary in the AI space, having joined OpenAI when many doubted its commercial viability. She sees her team as "AGI sherpas," guiding customers through the paradigm shift of Artificial General Intelligence and actively using customer feedback to improve AI models. Her early career also included a role at Quid, an AI startup focused on business intelligence, indicating a long-standing engagement with artificial intelligence technologies. venturebeat+3

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Enjoys baking, running, DIY crafts, hiking, and skiing. brandyourself