OpenAI CEO Sam Altman marries his best friend Oliver.
Sam Altman, CEO of the renowned AI research lab OpenAI and former president of Y Combinator, celebrated his union with partner Oliver Mulherin in an intimate Hawaiian ceremony on January 10th, 2024. The event, characterized by its low-key ambiance, was attended by a select group of close family and friends, taking place in proximity to Altman's residence on the island.
Oliver Mulherin, affectionately known as Ollie, has maintained a generally low profile. Described as a deep-rooted friendship, his connection with Altman has provided mutual support through various life ventures. The couple presented a unified front on their special day, dressed in casually coordinated attire—matching white shirts, light beige pants, and white sneakers, symbolizing their companionship.
Sharing their joy with the public, the couple posted a heartfelt announcement on Instagram. In the caption, Ollie expressed, "married my best friend and love of my life."
Sam Altman's personal life intertwines closely with Oliver Mulherin, forming a predominantly private partnership outside the corporate sphere. Their public appearance together occurred last year at a White House dinner honoring Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alongside other influential couples like Satya and Anu Nadella, as well as Sundar and Anjali Pichai.
Oliver Mulherin, a graduate in software engineering from the University of Melbourne, engaged in various AI projects during his university years, focusing on language detection and games. His primary expertise lies in the Internet of Things (IoT), leading him to join the IOTA Foundation, an open-source coding organization, in 2018.
In a candid interview with New York Magazine in September, Altman shared that he and Mulherin share a residence on Russian Hill in San Francisco during weekdays, retreating to a renovated house on a private ranch in Napa, California, on weekends. The couple, expressing their intention to start a family in the near future, embraces Altman's vegetarian lifestyle and Mulherin's affinity for cows.
