Sam Altman: A long-term commitment is the only arbitrage opportunity left in startups
Short excerpt from a YouTube video where Sam Altman argues that founders should make very long-term commitments (approaching a 10-year horizon). He says most companies think in 2–3 year timeframes, which is insufficient; committing long-term changes decisions and hiring and represents a key remaining arbitrage opportunity in startups.
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