But look at these kids and tell me you don’t see the future.
Then grab your popcorn, because the show’s just starting, and the next act is going to be glorious. Now let’s meet the whippersnappers who are already richer than God and twice as ambitious.—The Aggregator
(Still dreaming of a Milky Way that says “In God We Trust” on every coin)
Johannes von Baumbach (19, Germany, $5.4B)
How: Inherited a slice of Boehringer Ingelheim, the world’s largest private pharma giant (think asthma inhalers and animal health drugs). Family biz since 1885—no sweat equity required.
Witty Whip: Kid’s got more billions than birthdays—talk about winning the genetic lottery. Hope for humanity? Nah, he’s the poster boy for “born on third, thinks he hit a triple.” In AI’s meritocracy, he’s the glitch: Proof some folks start the race with a rocket pack. Cute, but call me when he invents something that doesn’t come with a silver pacifier.
Clemente Del Vecchio (20, Italy, $4.8B)
How: One-seventh heir to Delfin, holding company for EssilorLuxottica (Ray-Ban, Oakley—sunglasses empire worth $100B+). Dad Leonardo’s 2022 death minted the fortune overnight.
Witty Whip: At 20, he’s richer than your retirement dreams, all from shades that make you look cooler than you feel. Self-made spark? Zero—it’s like inheriting a Ferrari factory and claiming you “built” the V8. Humanity’s hope? Only if “advancing” means more overpriced aviators for influencers. Pass the trust-fund polish.
Kim Jung-yang (21, South Korea, $1.2B)
How: Stakes in Nexon, Japan’s massive gaming behemoth (MapleStory, Dungeon & Fighter—$3B+ annual revenue). Inherited from dad Kim Jung-ju, who founded it in ’98.
Witty Whip: Gaming billions at 21? Kid’s living the loot-box life without grinding a single level. Hope for AI era? Mildly—Nexon’s VR bets could spawn tomorrow’s metaverse moguls. But self-made? Nah, it’s dad’s controller, not his K/D ratio. Still, better than crypto crashes—props for pixels over Ponzi.
Meet Lucy Guo. She just surpassed Taylor Swift to become the world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire.
Meet Lucy Guo.
She just surpassed Taylor Swift to become the world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire.
But here’s the plot twist: she became rich from a company that removed her years ago.
Her journey is a masterclass in patience and playing the long game.
⠀ pic.twitter.com/KWkNlNh5tF— Dhakshana Moorthy (@dhakshana8484) November 28, 2025
Kevin David Lehmann (22, Germany, $3.2B)
How: 50% of dm-drogerie markt, Europe’s drugstore chain (cosmetics, health—€12B sales). Grandpa founded it, he got the keys at 14 (but couldn’t touch till 24).
Witty Whip: Owns more lip gloss than Sephora, yet at 22 he’s basically a kid running a candy store with adult money. Humanity’s beacon? Drugstores democratize health—kinda. But inherited? It’s like winning the family bake-off before tasting the dough. AI twist: His chain’s testing smart shelves, watch for robo-cashiers making minimum wage obsolete.
Alexandr Wang (28, USA, $2B)
How: Co-founded Scale AI, the data-labeling powerhouse training LLMs for OpenAI and Tesla (raised $1B at $13.8B valuation). Dropped out of MIT at 19 to bootstrap.
Witty Whip: At 28, this dropout’s AI empire labels more data than Google’s got regrets—self-made rocket fuel for the singularity. Hope for humanity? Hell yes: In AI’s arms race, Wang’s the garage genius turning code into cures, not just cat videos. Unlike the heirs, he’s the real deal—proof you don’t need daddy’s Rolodex to rewrite reality.
Ed Craven (29, Australia, $2.8B)
How: Co-founded Stake.com, the world’s biggest crypto casino (crypto betting on sports, slots—$4B+ wagered yearly). Turned poker passion into a blockchain bonanza.
Witty Whip: Turned gambling into gazillions—guy’s basically the house that always wins, with Bitcoin as the loaded dice. Self-made hope? Absolutely: In AI’s gamble on the future, Craven’s betting big on blockchain edges, empowering punters worldwide. Witty caveat: Just don’t bet the farm on his next hand.
Lucy Guo (29, USA, $1.1B)
How: Co-founded Scale AI with Wang (AI data for self-driving, chatbots—$29B valuation post-breakup). Ex-Google, spun off her own AI labeling firm.
Witty Whip: Broke up with her cofounder and still cashed a billion—talk about amicable assets. Humanity’s darling? Yes ma’am: Female founder in male-coded AI, fueling tools that could end traffic jams (and bad dates). Self-made sparkle: She’s the glitch in the matrix proving ovaries + algorithms = overachievers.
Shayne Coplan (27, USA, $1B)
How: Founded Polymarket, the prediction market app (bet on elections, crypto—$9B valuation after NYSE parent’s $2B buy-in). College dropout who coded his way to crypto clairvoyance.
Witty Whip: Turned “will Trump win?” into a billion-dollar Oracle—guy’s basically Nostradamus with a blockchain. Hope incarnate? Spot on: In AI’s truth-vs-hype war, Polymarket’s crowd wisdom could outsmart polls, democratizing foresight. Self-made swagger: From dorm room to dealmaker—eat your heart out, Harvard.
Simple Advice from World’s Youngest Billionaire
Simple Advice from World’s Youngest Billionaire pic.twitter.com/bWpNUzyqql
— MarkAtMagnetic (@markmagnetic) November 27, 2025
Brendan Foody (22, USA, $3.3B)
How: Co-founded Mercor, AI recruiting unicorn ($10B valuation after $350M raise). High school debate whiz who built an AI that hires AI trainers.
Witty Whip: At 22, he’s the kid who debated his way to billions—talk about winning arguments (and arguments’ arguments). Ultimate hope? Pure fire: Mercor’s AI talent pipeline could flood the world with innovators, turning “job hunt” into “job jackpot.” Self-made supernova: Youngest trio ever—proof AI’s the great equalizer for brainiacs.
Adarsh Hiremath (22, USA, $3.3B)
How: Mercor’s cofounder with Foody and Midha—AI platform matching coders to AI labs ($500M run rate). Bay Area teen who coded his fortune.
Witty Whip: Another 22-year-old AI wunderkind—guy’s resume reads like a sci-fi plot: “Built empire before bar mitzvah.” Beacon for us all? Absolutely: In the AI gold rush, he’s panning for talent, ensuring the next wave of builders isn’t bottlenecked by HR hell. Self-made legend: From debate club to decabillion—eat that, Ivy League.
World’s youngest billionaire (Alex Wang) on the importance of niching down as a startup.
World’s youngest billionaire (Alex Wang) on the importance of niching down as a startup. pic.twitter.com/dcZRtPZw7U
— mitsuri (@0xmitsurii) September 10, 2025
These whippersnappers prove 2025’s the year inheritance meets innovation: Heirs get the head start, but self-made stars like Wang, Guo, Coplan, and the Mercor trio are the real rocket fuel—hacking humanity forward with code that cures, connects, and cashes in. In AI’s wild west, they’re the sheriffs, not the saloon drunks. The rest? Charming placeholders till the next gen logs on. Witty wrap: Billionaires under 30? It’s like watching toddlers with nukes—adorable till they push the button. But damn if the builders aren’t beautiful.
Be like Nikhil Kamath:
> Drops out at 14
> co-founds Zerodha with brother in 2010
> becomes India’s largest retail broker, worth
$2.6 billion by 2025
> youngest self-made billionaire in India
> launches WTF podcast in 2024
Now, 10th grade dropout interviewing
richest man alive… pic.twitter.com/8UW2m5UFBL— DHIRAJ KUMAR (@DhirajKumar___) November 29, 2025
Research Links
- The World’s Youngest Billionaires 2025: 21 Under 30
- Grokipedia – Youngest billionaires
- The 10 Youngest Billionaires On The 2025 Forbes 400 List
- The World’s Youngest Self-Made Billionaires Are A Trio Of 22-Year-Old AI Founders
- These 30 Under 30 Alums Are Now Billionaires: How They Built Their Fortunes
- Inside The Deal That Made Polymarket’s Founder One Of The Youngest Billionaires On Earth
- Top 10 youngest billionaires of 2025 as per Forbes: Are they self-made or have they only inherited wealth?
- Youngest billionaires in the world (2025): Know their age, rank, and net worth
- Who is Baiju Bhatt, Indian-American entrepreneur named to Forbes 400 list of Top 10 Youngest Billionaires in 2025
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