At 29, she is the youngest self-made billionaire - who exactly is Luana Lopes Lara?
Published on: Dec. 5, 2025, 6:53 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Former ballerina Luana Lopes Lara, 29, is now the world's youngest self-made female billionaire after her prediction market startup, Kalshi, reached an $11 billion valuation. Enduring rigorous ballet training and academic challenges, she transitioned to tech, co-founding Kalshi with MIT classmate Tarek Mansour. The platform's success, despite regulatory battles, highlights her resilience and entrepreneurial drive.
