AnalysisBusinessAugust 23, 2026

Sam Altman reflects on OpenAI's early days and skepticism

In interviews, Altman discusses founding OpenAI in 2015 and the early skepticism the team faced, which he now views as a gift. He emphasizes that the most important opportunities often begin as seemingly impossible bets.

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