ive been hanging out with founders under 22 lately living in sf/nyc and they're built different.
my observations of these young founders getting rich with AI:
1. these kids grew up watching YT creators flexing Porsches and private jets from their bedrooms. but when they looked at their own reality, they saw $200k college tuition and $45k entry-level jobs. the math didn't work. so they decided to skip the broken system entirely.
2. that economic reality shaped everything about them. they're unapologetically capitalistic in a way that reminds me of the 80s Wall Street era. pure survival capitalism. they think they need millions just to live comfortably, they look at $4,000 studio apartments in ny, and they're not wrong. tons of economic pressure for everyone right now and inflation worries.
3. so they formed group chats with other founders. their mentors are podcasts. they're plugged in and learning 24/7, treating business like a multiplayer video game they're trying to beat.
4. sam altman said something that stuck with me: older generations use ChatGPT as a Google replacement, but these kids use it as an operating system. they see this AI era as their gateway out of economic reality.
5. everything they do is optimized for virality. their startup journey reads like a Netflix documentary with built-in trailers. every product decision considers "will this clip work on X?" they reverse engineer social algorithms with their business models. it's like NELK Boys meets Spielberg meets YC demo day.
6. they build products designed to go viral on specific platforms. they'll time launches around trending topics. they'll create TikToks showcasing their SaaS tool like entertainment content.
7. some go the cash flow route, building consumer mobile apps like nikita or build saas portfolios. others raise millions in VC funding. the more the vc the better they think.
8. they document every failure, breakthrough, and late-night coding session. their businesses are performance art for the algorithm age.
9. they're not trying to fix the broken system that priced them out. they're building entirely around it. and they're winning because they accepted the new rules while everyone else is still playing by the old ones.
10. a lot will fail in public and end up working at companies. it'll be crushing. especially the ones that raise tons of vc. that's the game. but some will succeed in ways we've never seen before.
11. they think in portfolios from day one. not “this is my startup,” but “this is one bet.” apps, tools, experiments, accounts. they expect most to die and one to change their life.
12. many are hyper-capitalistic. michael douglas in wall street energy, but with claude, cursor, and viral clips instead of suspenders and cigars. theyve got big dreams and aren't afraid to go after them.
13. the same inflated world that crushed previous generations might have created the most resourceful generation of entrepreneurs we've ever seen. they are turning systemic failure into competitive advantage.
pretty genius when you think about it. the kids are alright.
Is this the top? No. It’s only the beginning.
Gold and Bitcoin are leading for the first time ever. Confidence in the dollar is gone. The fiat monopoly is ending.
Bitcoin is the solution we built for this moment. The exit anyone can access. The fastest horse we can all race.
Gold crossed $4,000 today. This kind of rapid spike has only happened a few times in history — and it’s never ended well.
The pattern goes back centuries:
• Rome’s Crisis (235-284 AD) → Empire collapse
• Spanish Empire decline (1600s) → Lost world power status
• French Revolution (1789) → Monarchy overthrown
• Weimar Germany (1921-1923) → Hyperinflation destroyed savings
• Bretton Woods collapse (1971) → Dollar crisis, gold soared 2,400%
• Soviet Union dissolution (1991) → Ruble collapse
Every time, it meant the same thing: People lost faith in their money and government.
History is repeating itself right now — and almost no one is paying attention.
Global commodity experts are very bullish on Silver & Gold.
They are predicting,
Silver - $100 &
Gold - $5,000
Ideal is to buy Physical Silver & Gold.
For ETF lovers, here are the list of Silver & Gold ETFs.
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UNDER THE RADAR 🤫
One of the sneaky good teams this year resides in Price, Utah. Last year, the Eagles had a total of 26 wins. However, this year, Utah State Eastern already has notched 21 wins behind pitching and defense with a top 50 ERA along with the 13th best fielding percentage. Utah State Eastern could make some noise, including an appearance in the Western District Tournament, for a chance to go to the World Series.
@USUEbaseball #2YearBaseball
6’1 200 3.6 GPA CF/RF
ABS from freshman year.
2 run homer
Infield single
RBI single
Ground rule double to right field
Looking for a home this fall 2025 at a 4 year school.
My heart is with the Sparks family after the devastating loss of Jackson in the Waukesha tragedy. To honor him & his love of the game, Jackson’s parents are hoping everyone at his school will wear their favorite baseball jersey on 12/3. Let’s make this happen! #JerseysForJackson
I guess it’s important to know all the facts before jumping to conclusions huh? Apparently not everything written in the media is true. https://t.co/DCR9pIisJV
I've decided to commit to play baseball at the University of Utah @utahbaseball. I'd like to thank my parents for their sacrifices and coaches who I'm so blessed to have been able to play for. @TJohnsonPAA @bonnbees26@MickWeb8@BaseballNW#GoUtes
Thank you to @legionbaseball for having us!! We are excited to to visit the ATL and witness the #WorldSeries. Bringing with us @astros & @Braves fans alike. Let’s Go!!