In 2011, Altman became a partner at Y Combinator (YC), a startup accelerator that invests in a wide range of startups, initially working on a part-time basis. [24] In February 2014, he was named president of YC by co-founder Paul Graham. [25]

Jan 23, 2025 · Sam Altman is an American entrepreneur who was president of the start-up accelerator Y Combinator from 2014 to 2019 and chief executive officer (CEO) of the artificial intelligence (AI) company OpenAI beginning in 2019.

Jan 3, 2025 · Known for his exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and relentless pursuit of innovation, Altman’s journey from co-founding the renowned startup accelerator Y Combinator to leading OpenAI and later joining Microsoft is a testament to his influence in …

Nov 8, 2024 · How To Build The Future: In this episode of our rebooted series "How To Build The Future," YC President and CEO Garry Tan sits down with Sam Altman to talk about the origins of OpenAI, what’s next for the company, and what advice he has for founders navigating this massive platform shift.

Nov 22, 2023 · Before OpenAI, Altman was asked to leave by his mentor at the prominent start-up incubator Y Combinator, part of a pattern of clashes that some attribute to his self-serving approach.

Oct 6, 2024 · Before the AI boom, Altman spent years as president of startup accelerator Y Combinator. He also owns stakes in Reddit, a nuclear fusion startup known as Helion, and other companies.

May 30, 2024 · Sam Altman was not fired from storied startup incubator Y Combinator, but he was forced to choose between the firm and OpenAI, one of the accelerator’s four founders said on Thursday,...

Jan 3, 2025 · Sam Altman announced that he would be returning to Y Combinator as the organization’s President, a role he previously held from 2014 to 2019. This marked a full-circle moment for Altman and YC, and it raised questions about how this return would affect both Y Combinator and his role at OpenAI.

Nov 7, 2024 · Sam Altman is an American investor and technology entrepreneur who is currently the CEO of OpenAI and has other companies such as Hydrazine Capital, Loopt, and more. He also held the position of president of Y Combinator from 2014 to 2019.

Jan 3, 2025 · Sam Altman joined Y Combinator as a partner in 2011, quickly rising to become its president in 2014. His tenure marked a period of expansion and innovation for Y Combinator, and under his leadership, the accelerator became synonymous with success in the startup world.