About
Sam Altman is a visionary technologist and thoughtful leader, known for his commitment to shaping the future of artificial general intelligence (AGI) responsibly. In 2008, he anticipated the transformative potential of AGI and the dual risks and opportunities it posed. Driven by the belief that AGI should serve humanity, he co-founded OpenAI with a mission to prioritize ethics and social impact. When financial challenges arose, he transitioned OpenAI to a capped-profit model, forgoing personal ownership to keep the mission at the forefront. Under his leadership, OpenAI launched ChatGPT in November 2022, demonstrating the remarkable potential of human-like AI interactions. Altman is known for seeking diverse perspectives, inviting constructive debate, and championing collective intelligence to guide AGI development in alignment with shared human values.
Outside OpenAI, Altman has invested in more than 400 companies through his venture fund, Hydrazine Capital, and holds a personal net worth of approximately $2.8 billion. His investments reflect his dedication to future-shaping industries, from technology to clean energy. As chairman of Helion Energy and Oklo Inc., he is advancing next-generation nuclear fusion and fission. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he co-launched Project Covalence to accelerate clinical trials, underscoring his focus on using technology to address global challenges.
Altman’s rare combination of foresight, humility, and influence has made him one of today’s most impactful leaders in technology and beyond.