AI Experts Predict OpenAI's Staggering $30B Revenue by 2026

According to an anonymous survey conducted at the recent Cerebral Valley conference in San Francisco, the AI industry is bullish on the future of OpenAI and Nvidia. Over 300 attendees, primarily AI company founders, investors, and other professionals, participated in the survey, which provided some intriguing insights.

The median prediction for OpenAI's annualized revenue at the end of 2026 was a staggering $30 billion. Respondents were also highly optimistic about Nvidia, estimating the company's worth to reach $6 trillion by the same year. Additionally, the survey revealed that 2030 is the most commonly expected year for an independent committee to declare the achievement of artificial general intelligence (AGI).

Beyond the financial projections, the survey also shed light on the industry's perception of venture capital firms and private tech companies. Andreessen Horowitz, Khosla Ventures, and Sequoia were identified as the VC firms with the most envied AI portfolios. When asked which private tech companies they would invest in, the top choices were Anthropic, OpenAI, Cursor, Anduril, and SpaceX.

The Cerebral Valley conference, now in its third year, has become a must-attend event for those in the AI industry, thanks to its curated speaker lineup and substantive discussions. This year's survey results provided a unique glimpse into the industry's collective outlook, highlighting the high expectations and competitive landscape within the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence.