Sam Altman on 'unpopular investing lesson' he learnt from Paul Graham & Peter Thiel
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shared insights on investing, suggesting that the most successful opportunities are often those that appear unpopular or contrarian. He also discussed the importance of hands-on mentorship in startups and shared a personal tip on using AI for parenting.
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Altman's perspective provides insight into the investment philosophy driving major Silicon Valley tech developments.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has reflected on the unconventional wisdom he picked from Silicon Valley icons Paul Graham and Peter Thiel. According to a report by Business Insider, speaking on the Invest Like The Best podcast, Altman said that the most valuable investment opportunities are rarely the ones that look popular at the time. “The very best companies, the very best investment opportunities are almost never the ones that look really popular,” he explained. Altman further noted that following trends can yield decent returns, but spectacular success requires backing companies that may seem ‘unpopular’ or contrarian in the moment.
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