Shayne Coplan: The Youngest Self-Made Billionaire
Shayne Coplan, a 27-year-old founder of Polymarket, has surpassed Alexandr Wang as the world's youngest self-made billionaire.
Coplan dropped out of college and launched his firm from his apartment bathroom. His cryptocurrency-based betting platform received a significant boost when Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) invested $2 billion, valuing the company at $9 billion.
As the founder and CEO of Polymarket, Coplan's 11% stake is now worth over $1 billion, making him a billionaire at 27.
- Dropped out of college to pursue his business idea
- Launched Polymarket from his apartment bathroom
- Received a $2 billion investment from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)
- Polymarket's valuation is now $9 billion
- Coplan's net worth exceeds $1 billion
His rise to wealth is a remarkable story of entrepreneurship and innovation.
Author's summary: Shayne Coplan becomes the world's youngest self-made billionaire at 27.