Sam Altman Talks Dropping Out, Early Backers, and Future ChatGPT with Silicon Valley Interns
_sonith · x · 2026-08-11
Creator Cory recently had a surprise conversation with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in front of hundreds of Silicon Valley interns.
The discussion covered Altman's early career, including his decisions to turn down Goldman Sachs and drop out of Stanford, as well as how he convinced Peter Thiel and Paul Graham to take him seriously at age 19. Altman also shared career advice for young people and hinted at the version of ChatGPT he is most looking forward to.
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