AI Visionary Tops Billionaire List, Beating the Pop Icon by 5 Years
Lucy Guo, a tech entrepreneur and co-founder of Scale AI, has officially become the youngest self-made woman billionaire in the world at the age of 30 — surpassing Taylor Swift, who previously held the title at age 35.
Inside Lucy Guo’s Billion-Dollar Empire
What Is Lucy Guo’s Net Worth Today?
According to Fortune and Forbes, Lucy Guo’s current net worth stands at a whopping $1.25 billion. A substantial portion of this fortune comes from her 5% stake in Scale AI, the AI company she co-founded in 2016 but exited in 2018.
In a message to Forbes, she humbly noted:
“I don’t really think about it much, it’s a bit wild. Too bad it’s all on paper haha.”
How Lucy Guo Built Her Billion-Dollar Wealth
Scale AI’s Explosive Growth Propels Guo’s Fortune
Though Lucy left Scale AI seven years ago, her retained 5% stake in the company has surged in value. A recent funding deal, expected to close by June 1, values the firm at $25 billion — an 80% rise from last year. This deal significantly increased Guo’s net worth.
Passes: Her Second Startup Adds to the Billions
Guo also founded Passes, a platform that provides monetization tools for digital content creators. The success of Passes has helped boost her total net worth to $1.25 billion, as confirmed by Forbes.
Who Is Lucy Guo? A Look at Her Journey
From College Dropout to AI Trailblazer
Lucy Guo left her computer science program to co-found Scale AI with Alexandr Wang in 2016, when she was just 21. Wang, then 19, took on the role of CEO, while Guo led product and operations.
Both were recognized on Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2018 — the same year Guo left Scale AI after creative differences with Wang.
“We had a difference of opinion but I am proud of what Scale AI has accomplished,” she told Forbes.
Beyond Scale: Venture Capital and Passes
After her departure, Guo co-founded Backend Capital, a venture capital firm, and later launched Passes, where she now serves as CEO.
A Rare Achievement in the World of Billionaires
One of Only Six Under-40 Self-Made Female Billionaires
Lucy Guo’s rise is nothing short of historic. She now belongs to a very exclusive club — just six self-made women under 40 have reached billionaire status. While Taylor Swift still holds a net worth of $1.6 billion, she now ranks second in terms of age on this elite list.
