What are you doing in your twenties?



Are you holed up in the library cramming for exams, or pulling all-nighters in the lab to meet deadlines? Working tirelessly to revise your resume and apply for internships at big companies, or being pressured by your family to take the civil service exam. In most people's eyes, at this age, you should be playing it safe, following in the footsteps of older generations, and bowing to successful people.

But now, there’s another group writing a completely different story.

Some drop out of college and start a business from their dorms, growing their company to a $20 billion valuation in just two years. Others have built the world’s largest Meme launch platform, with a valuation soaring to $4 billion and annual revenue exceeding $700 million. And some have just graduated and immediately become the head of marketing at a leading exchange.

They haven't gone through the traditional ten-year grind. Instead, at the peak of their youth, they’ve directly stepped onto the stage. This isn’t just luck for a few geniuses; AI and Web3 are fundamentally changing the game.

In the past, experience was the moat, and age was a hard threshold. Now, this system is rapidly collapsing. The wave of technology has given young people a new chance—no waiting, no queuing.

AI and Crypto are changing destinies. This is truly the golden age for the post-2000 generation.

**The $2 Billion Unicorn Born in a Dorm**

Brendan Foody is only 21 years old. But he no longer worries about internships.

AI recruitment platform Mercor has reached a $2 billion valuation in just two years. The company's clients include industry leaders. This young man didn’t follow the traditional job-hunting path; he created his own.
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DAOdreamervip
· 17h ago
That's right, the traditional way is really outdated. Now, as long as you're bold and technically skilled, you can rise to the top, no need to wait in line for ten years.
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RektRecordervip
· 17h ago
ngl, this article has a bit of a fear-mongering vibe... most people still need to stay grounded.
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BrokeBeansvip
· 17h ago
Damn, that's why I went all in on crypto. The traditional path is too competitive; it's better to take a gamble.
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SelfStakingvip
· 17h ago
It's still a grind at the top; some people are already winning passively in Web3.
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CounterIndicatorvip
· 17h ago
Wow, this story sounds a bit unbelievable. Dormitory startup with a 2 billion valuation? I feel like it still depends on luck and choosing the right track.
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