Tech Titans Timeline
Career milestones of two tech visionaries
Sam Altman
2005
Co-Founded Loopt
Created location-based social networking app at age 19
2014
Y Combinator President
Became president at age 28
2015
Co-Founded OpenAI
With Elon Musk and others
2022
ChatGPT Release
Revolutionized AI accessibility
2024
GPT-4 & Apple Partnership
ChatGPT integration with Apple devices
Elon Musk
2002
Founded SpaceX
Goal of reducing space transportation costs
2004
Co-Founded Tesla
Leading electric vehicle manufacturer
2015
Co-Founded OpenAI
Left board in 2018 due to conflicts
2020
First Crew to ISS
SpaceX sent humans to orbit and ISS
2024
Founded xAI
Alternative to OpenAI, focusing on open-source AI
Both founders started OpenAI in 2015 but diverged paths in 2018, leading to competing visions for AI's future