Startups · 1h ago
Under-20 founders face age bias despite AI-era startup boom
AI tools have lowered barriers, letting more teens build companies without Big Tech experience. Yet young founders still encounter skepticism from investors and partners. A new report highlights the gap between Silicon Valley's rhetoric and its treatment of youth.
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The piece underscores a persistent tension: AI may democratize building, but funding and credibility remain age-gated.
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