# OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that he has always wanted to fund the ‘idea guy’ and AI has helped bring the talent to the forefront.

*genai · news · 2026-05-03 · Times of India*

## Key points

- Sam Altman now seeks to fund non-coders with deep user understanding due to generative AI.
- Altman admits the industry previously mocked 'idea guys' without coding skills but now values them.
- Generative AI removes technical barriers, enabling visionaries without coding backgrounds to build products.
- Altman warns that founder relationships are still crucial for startup success despite technological changes.

**Companies:** OpenAI, Stripe, Airbnb, Y Combinator, Reddit

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