Unicorns

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Gen Z's Entrepreneurial Surge Meets Persistent Systemic Barriers

Aaru, an AI unicorn founded by teens, secured over $50 million in funding and reached a $1 billion valuation by late 2025, according to Vanity Fair .

Marcus Ellery·April 24, 2026

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AI fueling record startup funding despite untapped potential

OpenAI, a company barely a decade old, announced an $852 billion valuation after its latest $122 billion funding round in Q1 2026, a quarter that saw global startup investing shatter all previous reco

Marcus Ellery·April 17, 2026