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Sam Altman

American entrepreneur and investor
Sam Altman
Sam Altman
American entrepreneur and investor

Samuel Harris Altman, born in 1985, is the CEO of OpenAI. He founded Loopt, a mobile social networking service, and later joined Y Combinator as its president.

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1985-04-01
Birth of Sam Altman

Sam Altman was born on April 1, 1985.

2005
Dropped out of Stanford University

In 2005, he left Stanford University to pursue his entrepreneurial ambitions by starting his own company called Loopt.

2014-01-01
CEO of Reddit

Sam Altman served as the CEO of Reddit for eight days in 2014.

2014-02-01
President of Y Combinator

In February 2014, Sam Altman was appointed President of Y Combinator by co-founder Paul Graham.

2015-12-01
Co-founder of OpenAI

Sam Altman launched Open AI alongside Elon Musk, Greg Brockman, Ilya Sutskever, Wojciech Zaremba, and John Schulman in December 2015.

2017-11-19
Emmett Shear announced as new CEO of company

Altman and the Board are in discussion to revisit his role in the company, but then the Board announces former Twitch exec, Emmett Shear, as the new CEO.

2017-11-22
Return of Altman to the Board

The board releases a statement announcing the return of Altman and the formation of a new board, following allegations of financial exploitation, manipulation, and discrimination by former OpenAI employees.

2019-03-01
Chairman, Board at Y Combinator

In March 2019, Altman transitioned from his role as president to Chairman of the Board at Y Combinator.

2019-11-17
Firing of CEO Sam Altman from OpenAI

On November 17, 2019, the OpenAI board of directors announced the firing of CEO Sam Altman due to a lack of consistent candor in his communications with the board, hindering its ability to exercise its responsibilities. The sudden announcement shocked the tech industry, as there had been no prior indication of conflict.

2019-11-20
Altman joins Microsoft

Sam Altman, along with Greg Brockman and colleagues, announces their move to lead a new AI research team at Microsoft. This decision leaves the door open for other OpenAI staffers to join, as they will be provided with the necessary resources.

2020-03-23
Sam Altman and Greg Brockman Joining Microsoft

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced that Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, along with their colleagues, would be joining Microsoft to lead a new advanced AI research team. This came after negotiations for Altman's return to OpenAI fell apart, and OpenAI announced a new interim CEO.

2021-05-14
Sam Altman Ousted from OpenAI

Sam Altman was ousted from OpenAI in a dramatic board decision on Friday. The nonprofit board of the company announced it no longer had confidence in his ability to continue leading. Altman received a text from board member Ilya Sutskever asking to talk at midday Friday. When Altman joined the meeting, the whole board, excluding Brockman, was on the call and he was told by Sutskever he was being fired.

2021-05-28
Sam Altman Fired from OpenAI

Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, was fired by the board of directors during a Friday meeting over Google Meet. The decision was driven by the for-profit arm's investors, leading to a news cycle on Saturday focused on bringing Altman back to the company.

2021-11-17
Dismissal of Sam Altman

Sam Altman was dismissed from his position on November 17. This came after he received a text from the OpenAI board to join a Google Meet on November 16.

2021-11-18
Sam Altman's Ouster from OpenAI

Sam Altman, co-founder and former CEO of OpenAI, was ousted from the company following wide-ranging disagreements with the board, including differences of opinion on AI safety, the speed of development of the technology, and the commercialization of the company.

2021-11-20
Sam Altman and Greg Brockman Joining Microsoft

Microsoft announced that Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, along with colleagues, will be joining the company to lead a new advanced AI research team, despite Altman's departure from OpenAI.

2022-10-06
Firing of Sam Altman

Sam Altman, the former CEO, was fired by the board due to lack of consistent candor in his communications with the board.

2022-11-06
Sam Altman fired and rehired as CEO of OpenAI

Over the past week, OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman was embroiled in a power struggle that saw him fired, replaced twice, and eventually brought back, all within five days' time.

2022-11-19
Altman Out, Shear In as Interim CEO

Altman won’t be returning as CEO, and OpenAI has appointed Emmett Shear, the co-founder of video streaming site Twitch, as interim CEO. This decision comes as the search for a new permanent CEO continues, replacing Murati.

2023-07-01
CEO of Worldcoin

Sam Altman launched Worldcoin token and mainnet on July 24, 2023.

2023-11-17
Sam Altman steps down as CEO of OpenAI

Sam Altman stepped down from his role as CEO of OpenAI following a review by the company's board of directors, citing lack of consistent candor in his communications with the board. This led to his sudden exit and the appointment of an interim CEO.

2023-11-18
Sam Altman's Tweet

Sam Altman tweeted about a weird experience and the outpouring of love he received, advising people to tell their friends how great they think they are.

2023-11-20
Sam Altman's Firing and Return to OpenAI

Sam Altman was fired as CEO of OpenAI but later returned to the company's board along with three new directors. This event marked a tumultuous period for OpenAI and Sam Altman.

2023-11-22
Chaos at OpenAI: Sam Altman's Firing and Return

The timeline of firings, interim CEOs, re-hirings, and other twists at OpenAI included Sam Altman's firing and subsequent return, reflecting a period of chaos and instability at the company.

2023-11-23
OpenAI Events: Sam Altman's Dismissal and Staff Rebellion

The dismissal of Sam Altman from OpenAI and the subsequent staff rebellion marked a period of significant events and internal turmoil within the company.

2023-11-28
Aftermath of Sam Altman's Firing from OpenAI

The aftermath of Sam Altman's firing from OpenAI included a timeline of events leading up to his dismissal, reflecting a period of upheaval and change within the company.

2023-11-30
Altman's Ousting and Return to OpenAI

Sam Altman's ousting from OpenAI set off a dramatic chain of events, resulting in his eventual return. This event marked a period of uncertainty and change in the leadership of OpenAI.

2023-12-01
Sam Altman's Return to OpenAI

Sam Altman was fired as CEO of OpenAI but returned just a few days later after a power struggle and a dramatic chain of events. His return marked a significant development in the leadership of the company.

2024-01-05
Dramatic Turn of Events: Sam Altman's Firing from OpenAI

In a dramatic turn of events, Sam Altman was fired as CEO of AI startup OpenAI, leading to significant fallout within the company. This event marked a major shift in the leadership of OpenAI.

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