While many Gen Zers are struggling to land entry-level jobs thanks to AI, the same technology is also fueling a new wave of young billionaires. This year, the number of self-made billionaires under 30 hit an all-time high, as entrepreneurial young people have turned growing up with smartphones into billion-dollar startups.
In 2025, there were more self-made billionaires in their 20s than ever before—about 13 people higher than from a previous record of 7—according to an analysis from Forbes.
