Michael Tabtabai

Michael Tabtabai currently serves as the VP of Global Creative at OpenAI since August 2025. As the Founder and Chair of Leave It On The Road, a 501c3 non-profit organization established in June 2013, Michael has successfully raised over $100,000 for cancer-related causes through engaging bike rides and social media storytelling. Prior to roles at OpenAI, Michael held positions including VP of Creative at Coinbase, Executive Creative Director at Google, and Creative Director at Wieden + Kennedy, among others. Michael's academic credentials include an MFA in Design & Technology from Parsons School of Design and a BA in Film from Emerson College.