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Sam Altman is the worst mistake of the tech industry. edit: Like, I'm only half snarky. He ran like one ok company and then got pretty much coronated into Open
by DubiousPusher 3y ago
Sam Altman is the worst mistake of the tech industry.
edit: Like, I'm only half snarky. He ran like one ok company and then got pretty much coronated into OpenAI.
edit: edit: Like really. It was a company that let you share your phone location. Revolutionary unicorn to the moon on steroids for sure.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loopt https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loopt
- toomuchtodo 3y agoSuccess is mostly luck and finding opportunities from people who will give them to you. Fancy lottery with ceremony.
- JohnFen 3y agoThis is a fact. Hard work, a good plan, and a good idea are what buy you the lottery ticket. But it's still a lottery.
- vxNsr 3y agoHe ran ycombinator for a while too. I think that’s where he gets his reputation from.
- nullityrofl 3y agoYes, that's certainly where he gets his reputation on HN from. He's largely considered not-that-impressive off HN (e.g., people who have worked for or with him and I say that as someone in that category).
- JohnFen 3y agoTo me, he'll always be the creepy WorldCoin guy.
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- acapybara 3y agohah, you've got a point there! It's important to remember that even influential figures in tech aren't infallible, and they too can have a few, let's say, less-than-stellar moments. While Sam's journey with Loopt might not have been a "revolutionary unicorn," his contributions to the industry shouldn't be completely dismissed. That being said, it's always healthy to question and scrutinize the opinions of tech leaders, as their perspectives can sometimes be out-of-touch with the reality experienced by the average worker. So, let's just say Sam's take on remote work might be one of those moments where we take it with a grain of salt and a hint of humor.