Psychedelic Trips Linked to Silicon Valley CEO Departures

Austen Allred, CEO of BloomTech, has claimed in a viral social media post that eight Silicon Valley CEOs resigned after experiencing psychedelic trips, highlighting a renewed interest in the therapeutic potential of these substances. In a related discussion, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shared his transformative experiences with psychedelics, stating they helped him overcome anxiety and unhappiness. Allred mentioned that nearly all the founders he knows who engaged in psychedelic self-discovery ended up quitting their CEO roles within a year. Reactions on social media suggested that these founders may have already been dissatisfied with their lives, and psychedelics merely amplified their existing frustrations. His post, which generated over 3.3 million views, sparked debate about the implications of such experiences on mental health and career satisfaction. Commenters noted that psychedelics often reveal pre-existing feelings rather than create new ones, suggesting a deeper introspective journey for those involved.