OpenAI's Sam Altman Weds Best Friend Oliver Mulherin in Intimate Hawaiian Ceremony

Sam Altman, the CEO of leading AI research lab OpenAI and former president of Y Combinator, has married Oliver Mulherin in a low-key ceremony in Hawaii. The event, which took place on January 10th, 2024, was a close-knit affair, imbued with privacy and elegance, characterized by the attendance of a select group of family and friends, and took place near Altman's residence on the island.

Oliver Mulherin, who is known among his friends and by the groom as Ollie, has largely remained outside the public glare, preferring a more reserved lifestyle. His relationship with Altman has been described as a deeply rooted friendship, supporting one another through various endeavors. On their wedding day, both Altman and Ollie appeared in casually matching attire, syncing their looks with white shirts, light beige pants, and white sneakers, symbolizing their companionship.

Adding to the familial atmosphere was Altman's brother, Jack Altman, who officiated the wedding. Jack himself is a familiar name in the startup community as the founder and former CEO of Lattice, a company that specializes in employee performance management software. His presence at the ceremony underscored the family's tight-knit bond.

The couple chose to share their special moment with the world through a touching Instagram post where Ollie captioned, "married my best friend and love of my life." The tech industry was quick to respond with joyous acclaim. Among hundreds expressing congratulations were prominent figures like Lauren Sanchez, fiancée of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, as well as tech entrepreneurs Zen Matoshi, Alexandr Wang, Shervin Pishevar, Adrian Aoun, and the tech social media personality, prayingforexits.