There are 3 things I look for when I hire people. Are they smart? Do they get things done? Do I want to spend a lot of time around them?
Sam AltmanInvestors will sort of like write the check and then, despite a lot of promises, don't usually do that much; sometimes they do.
Sam AltmanIf you're not in college and you don't know a cofounder, the next best thing I think is to go work at an interesting company.
Sam AltmanFor most of the early hires you make in a startup, experience doesn't matter very much, and you should go for aptitude.
Sam Altman