Sam Altman, who was already wealthy before starting OpenAI, reportedly doesn't own any equity in the company behind ChatGPT

• OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took no equity in the company when it became for-profit, Semafor reported.
• Altman was already wealthy from his investments in successful startups before he cofounded OpenAI.
• He reportedly said OpenAI was not meant to make money, and not having equity would keep him aligned to its mission.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman decided not to take any equity in the company when it became for-profit, Semafor reported.