Sam Altman's Passion for Tech and Geek Culture

Sam Altman, the president of Y Combinator, is not just your typical geek. He has a fascination for the history of geeks and tech artifacts. He collects swords and battle axes, including a bronze age sword. However, this love for ancient weaponry has put him in some uncomfortable situations, such as swinging a sword during an interview. Sam believes that to build a successful company, it's more important to have 100 passionate users who love your product than a million who just like it. He looks for startups that have a narrow but deep initial group of users who can generate demand through word-of-mouth. He also stresses the importance of getting the product right before scaling, as passionate users will not stick around if they don't love the product.