Sam Altman

CEO & Investor · OpenAI

Check $250K–$25M

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SERIES B_PLUS

Consumer

Energy

Bio

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Investment thesis

I back founders building at the intersection of AI and massive consumer or enterprise problems. I look for clarity of thought, ability to attract exceptional people, and intent to build something at scale.

Full thesis

Communication style

Big-picture, fast, optimistic. Wants the pitch in 60 seconds before going deeper.

Red flags

Small ambition dressed up as focus

No plan for using AI in the product meaningfully

Founder who optimizes a tiny market

Signature questions

1.What's the 10-year compounding version of this?

2.Why is the AI shift fundamental to your business?

3.What would make this a $1B revenue company in 5 years?

Fund facts

Stripe

Notion

Asana

Boom

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Sam Altman

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