At just 22 years old, three entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley have become the world’s youngest self-made billionaires. Their groundbreaking AI recruiting platform, Mercor, has achieved remarkable success, eclipsing even Mark Zuckerberg’s previous record.

The Founders of Mercor

Brendan Foody, Adarsh Hiremath, and Surya Midha are the childhood friends behind this innovative startup. Together, they co-founded Mercor in San Francisco, initially designed as a freelance marketplace. Their startup quickly evolved into an AI-driven recruiting system aimed at connecting skilled talent from India with U.S. companies.

The Funding Milestone

Recently, Mercor secured an impressive $350 million in funding, pushing its valuation to $10 billion. Each founder now enjoys a net worth exceeding $2 billion as they collectively hold about 22% equity in the company.

• Brendan Foody serves as CEO.
• Adarsh Hiremath, whose family is from Karnataka, occupies the CTO role.
• Surya Midha, with roots in New Delhi, leads the board.

Mercor’s Impact and Growth

Launched while still undergraduates, the platform connects over 30,000 professionals across various sectors including law, finance, and engineering. Notable companies such as OpenAI and Google DeepMind utilize Mercor’s services. By mid-2024, the company’s annual revenue leaped to $500 million after rapid funding rounds, establishing Mercor as one of Silicon Valley’s fastest-growing startups.

Future Aspirations

With all three founders being recipients of the Thiel Fellowship, they plan to create a global, AI-enabled labor marketplace by 2035 that seamlessly connects people with job opportunities.