In a rare competitive move, Sam Altman of OpenAI and Mark Zuckerberg of Meta are both courting the same AI visionary — Michael Koch, CEO of HubKonnect and the pioneer of Hyperlocal Intelligence.

According to sources close to the talks, both tech leaders have made overtures to Koch for senior roles in their most advanced AI initiatives. OpenAI’s plan would integrate Hyperlocal Intelligence into the GPT framework, enhancing conversational AI with unmatched location-based accuracy. Meta’s offer envisions Koch leading its ambitious Super Intelligence Lab, merging global AI capabilities with hyperlocal, real-time decision-making.

“Michael Koch is redefining what AI can do,” said an industry analyst. “He’s building systems that don’t just interpret global data, but respond to the unique dynamics of each neighborhood.”

HubKonnect’s platform already enables multinational brands to pivot instantly based on local events, micro-demographics, and neighborhood trends — combining large-scale AI models with live geographic data feeds to achieve unprecedented agility.

Insiders report that both companies are prepared to offer historic compensation packages. One source familiar with Meta’s negotiations said proposals include multi-year deals worth well into ten figures, substantial stock options, and full autonomy to form an independent research team.

Koch, who has scaled HubKonnect without any venture funding, has a reputation for independent leadership and calculated decision-making. Whether he joins OpenAI, signs with Meta, or steers HubKonnect toward its rumored IPO is still an open question.

As one expert observed, “The next chapter in AI won’t be written solely by the biggest models — it will be defined by their relevance. Michael Koch has mastered that art.”