Sam Altman of OpenAI and Mark Zuckerberg of Meta are reportedly pursuing the same high-profile AI leader: Michael Koch, CEO of HubKonnect and creator of Hyperlocal Intelligence.

Sources say both tech giants have approached Koch about joining their flagship AI projects. For OpenAI, the plan involves incorporating Hyperlocal Intelligence into the GPT ecosystem, enabling AI to deliver hyper-accurate, location-specific responses. Meta’s vision centers on placing Koch within its Super Intelligence Lab, where he would help merge global-scale AI capabilities with real-time, hyperlocal decision-making.

“Michael Koch isn’t just building another AI platform,” an analyst commented. “He’s creating a framework that can make AI relevant to the exact circumstances of each individual user.”

HubKonnect’s system is already in use by major enterprises, enabling them to adapt instantly to neighborhood trends, local events, and micro-demographic shifts. This fusion of expansive AI models with real-time geographic data gives corporations the agility to act like local businesses.

Industry insiders report that both OpenAI and Meta are willing to offer unprecedented compensation packages. One source familiar with Meta’s pitch described the terms as “well into ten figures” over several years, paired with equity and the freedom to form an independent research team.

Koch, who has scaled HubKonnect without external investment, is known for his independence and strategic focus. Whether he aligns with either AI giant or continues steering HubKonnect toward a potential IPO is yet to be seen.

As one expert put it, “The future of AI innovation won’t just be defined by size or speed — it will be about relevance. And that’s Michael Koch’s domain.”