Profile · founder · AI
Sam Altman.
CEO of OpenAI.
Typefounder
CategoryAI
Based inSan Francisco
By Anish· Founder · Vedwix
·Story
Sam Altman is the CEO of OpenAI. Previously he was president of Y Combinator (2014-2019). After OpenAI's pivot from non-profit to capped-profit, Sam was named CEO. The 2023 board reshuffling — where he was briefly fired and rehired in five days — became one of the most-watched corporate events in tech. By 2026, Altman remains CEO of OpenAI and one of the most influential figures in AI.
What they built
OpenAI (CEO), Loopt (founder).
Notable facts
- CEO of OpenAI
- President of Y Combinator 2014-2019
- Briefly fired and rehired November 2023
- Founder of Loopt (acquired)
- Major figure in AI policy
Design / brand lessons
Personal brand can be a company's asset — and a risk.
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