“I think the mistake people make most often when they invest in other kinds of startups is they say, 'This is totally different.' And so the things that matter, like making a product that people desperately want, like talking to customers, they throw this out the window. That is a recipe for heartache and tears.”

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.