When she left Scale AI, Guo retained a 5% stake in the company, and this year Guo replaced Taylor Swift as the world’s youngest self-made female billionaire.
Leaving Scale AI and Launching New Ventures
Guo left Scale AI in 2018 after tensions with co-founder Wang but kept her 5% stake, a move that solidified her place on the billionaires list.
Since then, she’s launched Backend Capital, a venture fund that’s invested in over 100 startups, and founded HF0, an accelerator for AI businesses.
She also runs Passes, a platform that allows creators to sell content and interact directly with fans through subscriptions and paid messages.
While Passes is often compared to Patreon and OnlyFans, the startup has faced legal scrutiny over allegations involving explicit content. These are claims Guo and the company both deny.
“This lawsuit is part of an orchestrated attempt to defame Passes and Ms Guo,” a Passes spokesperson stated. Full details here.
“I Don’t Think It Feels Real Yet”
Despite her billionaire status, Guo says the reality hasn’t fully hit her.
