An overview of the childhood and early education of Sam Altman, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Sam Altman is an American entrepreneur and investor recognized as the CEO of OpenAI since 2019, a leading artificial intelligence research and deployment company. Beyond AI, Altman is also involved in the clean energy sector, serving as chairman of Oklo Inc. and Helion Energy, companies focused on developing advanced nuclear technologies. His leadership roles reflect a focus on innovative and potentially transformative technologies across different sectors.
On April 22, 1985, Samuel Harris Altman was born. He is an American entrepreneur and investor.
In 2005, Sam Altman dropped out of Stanford University after two years of studying computer science, without earning a degree.
In 2005, at the age of 19, Sam Altman co-founded Loopt, a location-based social networking mobile application, and became its CEO.
In March 2012, Loopt was acquired by the Green Dot Corporation for $43.4 million after failing to gain significant user traction.
In 2012, Sam Altman and his boyfriend, Loopt co-founder Nick Sivo, broke up shortly after the company was acquired.
In 2016, Sam Altman said that he is an apocalypse preparer.
In 2018, Altman announced "the United Slate", a political project to improve U.S. housing and healthcare policy.
In 2019, Altman held a fundraiser at his home for 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang.
In May 2020, Sam Altman donated $250,000 to American Bridge 21st Century, a super PAC supporting Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden.
In January 2024, Sam Altman married engineer Oliver Mulherin at their estate in Hawaii.
In December 2024, it was reported that Altman would donate $1 million to the Inaugural Fund for President Donald Trump.
On February 22, 2025, Sam Altman announced the birth of his son, who was born prematurely, but was doing well.
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