KALSHI CO FOUNDER
She has $2.6 billion but still works 14 hours a day: Why the world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire can't slow down
Luana Lopes Lara, the 30-year-old co-founder and COO of Kalshi, has an estimated net worth of $2.6 billion and is the world's youngest self-made female billionaire. Despite her wealth, she continues to work 12 to 14 hours a day and rarely takes time off. In an interview with Fortune, Lara said her lifestyle has changed little because she has always been focused on building Kalshi. The prediction market company's valuation has surged amid growing investor interest, even as its sports-related contracts face legal challenges in the United States.
Meet Ali Partovi, man who bet on young talent and backed Cursor and Kalshi; his $150 million Neo fund reached $1.2 billion in value by the end of 2025
Partovi is an entrepreneur and angel investor. He founded Neo in 2017. He had earlier invested in technology companies, which included Facebook and Dropbox. Neo also runs a college programme called Neo Scholars. It identifies students with strong technical skills and helps them connect with startups.
Govt left with a losing hand as offshore RMG sites find a cheat code
Multiple users on social media platforms like X continue to complain that their money is stuck on offshore platforms such as Parimatch, 1Xbet and other sites that are beyond the direct reach of Indian regulators, even as these sites continue to attract users and their funds.
Trump reiterates vision to make US the Crypto Capital of World. Here is what experts say
President Donald Trump is defending the cryptocurrency and prediction market industries. He is opposing state-led efforts to restrict these sectors. Federal authorities and state governments are in a dispute over regulatory control. Trump's family has financial ties to these industries. The outcome will shape the future of prediction markets across the US.
At 29, she is the youngest self-made billionaire — who exactly is Luana Lopes Lara?
Former ballerina Luana Lopes Lara, 29, is now the world's youngest self-made female billionaire after her prediction market startup, Kalshi, reached an $11 billion valuation. Enduring rigorous ballet training and academic challenges, she transitioned to tech, co-founding Kalshi with MIT classmate Tarek Mansour. The platform's success, despite regulatory battles, highlights her resilience and entrepreneurial drive.
Grok moves forth in prediction market with xAI, Kalshi partnership
Kalshi is now partnering with Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI to integrate Grok, xAI's advanced chatbot, into the prediction market experience.
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Donald Trump Jr. joins Kalshi prediction market as strategic advisor: Will he bet on Biden pardoning Fauci or Cheney?
Donald Trump Jr. has announced his new role as a strategic advisor at Kalshi, a legal prediction market that gained significant attention for offering bets on political outcomes. His decision to join the firm follows his experience using the platform during the 2024 US presidential election. Kalshi's legal status as the first prediction market in the US was secured after overcoming significant regulatory challenges.
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