Depends on the client you created your account with. I only started recently and Primal had you choose interests, then put a bunch of accounts in front of you and let you follow who you wanted then sent you on your way. 

 I think Nos Social put a few follows in place but I can’t remember their user flow. Played with a couple others. Each is different. 

 Primal but you need to pick topics first. Nos has 2 auto-follow accounts: the Nos account and one other. The Nos account so people know there is an update they can install!  

 Thank you. I forgot they did indeed. 
On other clients I think they show a list of well known personalities ?