In a major boost for Pakistan’s tech ecosystem, generative AI startup Jams, co-founded by Asad Awan and Hamza Aftab, has joined OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT.
Announcing the development on LinkedIn, Awan said, “Excited to share that we are joining OpenAI. Hamza Aftab and I started Jams to explore the best AI experiences for the masses, and we are thrilled to continue this vision with the best AI builders of our time.”
In a major milestone for Pakistan’s tech ecosystem, generative AI startup Jams, co-founded by Asad Awan and Hamza Aftab, has joined OpenAI, the world-leading artificial intelligence company behind ChatGPT.
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Founded by two former Meta engineers, Jams creates authentic video experiences using generative AI. The company had previously raised funding from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and Indus Valley Capital (IVC), with this acquisition marking IVC’s first exit.
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Indus Valley Capital founder Aatif Awan called the milestone “proof that Pakistani talent continues to go global,” adding that Jams was the firm’s first investment in Pakistani founders building internationally.
The move underscores Pakistan’s growing presence in frontier technologies, as local entrepreneurs increasingly contribute to global AI innovation.
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