The AI revolution is driven by individuals following their curiosity and building innovative solutions, even when initial attempts may not succeed.

OpenAI started small, with just eight people in a room. The journey to becoming a significant player in AI was gradual, and it's important to dream big while starting small. Nothing big starts off that way, and the path to success is often unclear at the beginning.

Investing in OpenAI in 2018 felt simple because I had a strong belief in AI, despite the investment being unconventional and lacking a clear business plan.

To build a successful AI startup, founders must engage deeply with real-world problems and understand the needs of their target market.

Deciding to start OpenAI was a pivotal moment for us. We almost didn't do it because AGI seemed like a crazy idea, and there were many other successful startups to pursue. It took a core group of people to look each other in the eye and commit to the mission, despite the doubts.

Young founders today need role models and inspiration, especially in the context of AI, to realize they can build something impactful from scratch.

It's crucial for startup founders to build something with AI and to act quickly rather than getting bogged down in lengthy planning cycles.

To navigate the fast-evolving AI landscape, startups should think from first principles about what the market will need in the long term, rather than just focusing on immediate needs.

The current wave of AI innovation is attracting a new generation of founders who are inspired by the success of previous AI pioneers.