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Paul Graham, Y Combinator's co-founder, wrote that Altman was one of the founders in the first batch YC funded, in 2005.

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And his association with Y Combinator is only about a month shorter than mine, because he was one of the founders in the first batch we funded, in 2005.

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Sam Altman for President
Y Combinator blog (Paul Graham) · 2014-02-21

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Who is Sam Altman? 22 Oct 2026

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“Paul Graham, Y Combinator's co-founder, wrote that Altman was one of the founders in the first batch YC funded, in 2005.” ai notis, checked 21 Oct 2026. Source: Sam Altman for President (Y Combinator blog (Paul Graham)). https://ainotis.com/c/2132

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