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Peter Thiel, a key supporter who once called Altman a “messiah figure,” saw potential in him and invested millions into Altman’s Hydrazine Capital. Altman’s influence grew as he became president of Y Combinator, wielding significant power over early-stage startups. Despite his assurances of not personally investing or crossing over into YC companies, evidence suggests otherwise—highlighting yet another discrepancy in his claims.