I wouldn't call Loopt a failure. It didn't turn out like I wanted, for sure, but it was fun, I learned a lot, and I made enough money to start investing, which led me to my current job. I don't regret it at all. Sam Altman callcurrentfailure share on social
All companies that grow really big do so in only one way: people recommend the product or service to other people. Sam Altman bigcompanygrow Change image and share on social
If you compromise and hire someone mediocre, you will always regret it. Sam Altman compromisehiremediocre Change image and share on social
Never put your family, friends, or significant other low on your priority list. Prefer a handful of truly close friends to a hundred acquaintances. Sam Altman acquaintanceclosefamily Change image and share on social
Virgin America flyers tend to be more likely to be using a mobile device and tapping social networks - even at 35,000 feet. Sam Altman 000americadevice Change image and share on social
I believe in the future, and to be a good investor, you have to believe in the future. Sam Altman futuregoodinvestor Change image and share on social
You really want a company full of missionaries, not mercenaries. Sam Altman companyfullmercenary Change image and share on social
For most of the early hires you make in a startup, experience doesn't matter very much, and you should go for aptitude. Sam Altman aptitudeearlyexperience Change image and share on social
The only way to generate sustained exponential growth is to make whatever you're making sufficiently good. Sam Altman exponentialgenerategood Change image and share on social
AI will probably most likely lead to the end of the world, but in the meantime, there'll be great companies. Sam Altman companyendgreat Change image and share on social
