“Generally, you want to raise capital either when you have to or when it's really easy. If the company desperately needs money, and they can't figure out any other way, then they need to raise money. Or if someone's offering you easy money on good terms, you should take it because you can use it for good things.”

American entrepreneur and investor, born 1985

Sam Altman is an American entrepreneur and investor. Born in 1985, he is best known as the chief executive officer of OpenAI, a role he has held since 2019. Altman has become a leading figure in artificial intelligence through his work at OpenAI. He is also known for his broader role as an investor and technology leader, with much of his public profile tied to shaping the direction of AI development and the companies around it.