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Venture capitalist Kevin Hartz, known for early bets on Xoom and Eventbrite, is now allocating significant capital to teenage founders. The trend reflects growing dissatisfaction with traditional education paths and increasing opportunities for young entrepreneurs through programs like Z Fellows and Thiel Fellowship.
Prominent venture capitalist Kevin Hartz, co-founder of Xoom Corporation and Eventbrite, has reportedly directed nearly 20% of his latest fund toward teenage entrepreneurs, according to sources familiar with his investment strategy. Hartz, who previously identified trends like the SPAC boom before they gained mainstream attention, now believes young founders represent the next significant opportunity in technology investing.
