Dave Morin

Mentioned in 4 analyzed podcast episodes across 3 shows

Former Facebook platform builder and investor who founded and leads the OpenClaw Foundation following the project's acquisition. He is recognized as an ethical leader focused on stewarding OpenClaw as an open source initiative through the foundation structure. Podcasts discuss him in the context of OpenClaw's future direction and governance amid competitive pressures in the AI/open source landscape.

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ACCESS This Week in Startups TBPN

Episode Appearances

ACCESS · Mar 26, 2026

AI takes over meetings, the SF vs London tech scene, and ethics in media

“Former Facebook executive now running OpenClaw foundation”

AI meeting automation and note-takingUnicorn startup fundraising and valuationData portability vs vendor lock-in strategies

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This Week in Startups · Mar 3, 2026

How the OpenClaw foundation bullet-proofed its future (w/Dave Morin) | E2257

“First board member of OpenClaw Foundation, investor and former Facebook platform builder”

OpenClaw Foundation governance and board structureAI agent hosting and infrastructure platformsOpen source AI project maintainer economics

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TBPN · Feb 18, 2026

The Cournot Equation, Micron’s $200B Bet, Hollywood vs. Seedance 2.0 | Diet TBPN

“Entrepreneur; stepping in to run foundation stewarding OpenClaw open source project after acquisition”

Cournot Equilibrium in AI MarketsAI Compute Supply CompetitionMemory Chip Manufacturing Bottlenecks

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This Week in Startups · Feb 17, 2026

Will OpenAI Tank OpenClaw? | E2251

“Described as ethical leader helping set up foundation to manage OpenClaw's open source future”

OpenAI acquisition of OpenClawAI agent development platformsOpen source AI project sustainability

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