Sam Altman shares billionaire Peter Thiel's key investing advice
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shared that his investment philosophy, influenced by Peter Thiel and Paul Graham, focuses on backing companies that appear unpopular or unconventional. Altman has successfully applied this strategy to a portfolio of nearly 400 startups, including early investments in Airbnb and Stripe.
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Sam Altman has recently revealed the "not-to-miss" investing advice he learned from billionaire Peter Thiel and Y Combinator co-founder Paul Graham. According to The OpenAI CEO, who has invested in hundreds of startups including Airbnb, Stripe and Reddit, the most valuable investment opportunities are often those that do not appear popular at the time.Speaking on the Invest Like the Best podcast, Altman said the lesson shaped the investment philosophy behind his venture portfolio, which includes stakes in nearly 400 companies.
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