Sam Altman was born on April 22, 1985 in Chicago, Illinois, USA, and grew up in a middle-class Jewish family in the suburbs of St. Louis, Missouri. His father is a lawyer and his mother is a dermatologist. He showed a strong interest in technology since he was a child. He learned programming at the age of 8 and was able to skillfully disassemble and reassemble his own Apple computer.
Educational Background:
Altman completed high school at John Burroughs School and then entered Stanford University to study computer science. In his sophomore year, he dropped out and co-founded the social media company Loopt with his friends.
Career:
• Loopt: In 2005, Altman co-founded Loopt with two classmates, a mobile application based on GPS location sharing. Although Loopt gained some attention in the market, due to slow user growth, the company was sold for US$43.4 million in 2012.
• Y Combinator: In 2012, Altman joined the startup incubator Y Combinator (YC) as a part-time partner. In 2014, he was appointed president of YC, during which time he significantly expanded the scope of investment, with a particular focus on hardcore technology companies. Under his leadership, YC incubated well-known companies including Airbnb, Reddit, and Stripe.
• OpenAI: In 2015, Altman co-founded the artificial intelligence research organization OpenAI with Elon Musk and others. It was originally a non-profit organization aimed at promoting the development of artificial intelligence technology. In 2019, he served as the CEO of OpenAI and transformed it into a hybrid structured company and introduced a profit model. Under his leadership, OpenAI launched the popular ChatGPT, leading a new round of AI revolution. 
Career Achievements:
Altman has made remarkable achievements in the fields of technology and investment:
• Entrepreneurial success: Founded Loopt and successfully exited.
• Investment achievements: As an active angel investor, he has invested in companies such as Pinterest, Teespring, and Instacart.
• Leading OpenAI: Under his leadership, OpenAI launched ChatGPT and promoted the development of artificial intelligence technology.
Future vision and contribution to the world:
Ultraman is committed to achieving general artificial intelligence (AGI) and hopes to benefit all mankind through technological innovation. He emphasizes the safety and ethical issues of artificial intelligence, actively participates in global dialogues, and promotes the formulation of relevant policies and standards. In addition, he also pays attention to areas such as clean energy and has invested in the nuclear fusion company Helion Energy, aiming to provide sustainable energy solutions for the future.
In summary, as a leading figure in the science and technology community, Sam Altman has made important contributions to the fields of artificial intelligence and technological innovation through various means such as entrepreneurship, investment and leading OpenAI.
