The collaboration leverages zeb’s proprietary Substrate system, a two-engine architecture that separates research from execution. Its Foundry layer focuses on shipping functional systems, while the Forge research layer anticipates model capabilities to ensure they are ready for deployment before specific client requirements emerge. According to CEO Mal Vivek, the partnership aligns zeb’s outcome-based delivery model with OpenAI’s technical standards, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to providing a 100% guarantee on all engagements.

zeb’s track record includes rapid development cycles, such as the four-month deployment of the cyber risk intelligence platform Cyrface for CYPFER. By integrating directly with OpenAI’s ecosystem, the company intends to increase cost efficiency and token performance for clients across sectors ranging from healthcare and manufacturing to telecommunications and energy. The firm maintains a flat organizational structure, operating without middle management to focus exclusively on technical delivery and business-ready outcomes.