414 Quotes by Sam Altman

"There is a long history of founders returning to companies and doing great things. Founders are able to set the vision for their companies with an authority no one else can."

"... fire fast when it's not working. It's better for the company, it's also better for the employee."

"The thirteenth search engine- and without all the features of a web portal, most people thought that was pointless."

"No matter what you choose, build stuff and be around smart people."

"Making money is often more fun than spending it, though I personally have never regretted money I've spent on friends, new experiences, saving time, travel, and causes I believe in."

"Every first time founder waits too long, everyone hopes that an employee will turn around. But the right answer is to fire fast..."

"It's really easy to get PR with no results & it actually feels like you're really actually cool, but in a year you'll still have nothing."

"The best founders work on things that seem small but they move really quickly. They get things done really quickly."

"Loopt isn't a service that keeps you locked in, staring at your screen."

"Firing people is one of the worst parts of running a company. Actually in my own experience, I think it is the worst."