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Sam Altman

02/24/18

@ Y Combinator

I have always been inclined towards coding, finding it enjoyable like solving puzzles and math problems.

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Uncut Interview with Sam Altman on Masters of Scale [Audio]

@ Y Combinator

Uncut Interview with Sam Altman on Masters of Scale [Audio]

02/24/18

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Anima Anandkumar

05/04/25

@ EO

Growing up, I was fascinated by solving math problems and understanding how machines work, which laid the groundwork for my interest in AI and its practical applications.

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Jarvis Johnson

05/01/19

@ Y Combinator

I got into programming through TI-BASIC on a TI-84 calculator, creating simple games during chemistry class, which sparked my interest in coding.

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Michael Paulson

03/23/25

@ Lex Fridman

For me, the joy of programming is similar to playing a musical instrument; I can immerse myself in it for hours.

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Y Combinator Cast

06/28/24

@ Y Combinator

Learning to code enhances logical thinking and problem-solving skills, making it beneficial even if AI can automate coding tasks in the future.

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Michael Paulson

03/23/25

@ Lex Fridman

The hardest part of programming for me was when I knew everything about a codebase, leading to a lack of creativity and excitement in my work.

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Microsoft Cast

05/20/25

@ Microsoft

I started programming at maybe 15.

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Luis von Ahn

05/10/25

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

I learned how to code out of necessity when my mother bought me a computer instead of a Nintendo, so I had to figure out how to use it and eventually create my own games.

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Michael Paulson

03/23/25

@ Lex Fridman

Programming is not just a job; it's a source of joy and meaning. Creating something that others use is fulfilling and fun.

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Karri Saarinen

06/05/25

@ FirstRoundCapital

From my childhood, I developed a love for computers and design, which started when I was five years old and wanted to play games on a Commodore 64.