[f154hfds]

> in 2014, [Graham] had recruited Altman to be his successor as president.

> [Graham's] judgment was based not on Altman’s track record, which was modest, but on his will to prevail, which Graham considered almost ungovernable.

One thing I don't understand is why Paul Graham offered YC to Altman if he knew how slippery he was..

[cm2012]

Paul answers that here: https://x.com/paulg/status/2041363640499200353?s=20

[dmux]

This is PG's response about Sam leaving YC. It says nothing about the original motivation of offering him the position at YC.

[sonofhans]

Perhaps your question answers itself.