Brendan Foody joins the
#ForbesBillionaires list at just 22 years old, making him one of the world’s youngest self-made billionaires.
He cofounded Mercor in 2023, building the startup into a fast-growing recruiting platform for AI labs. Private investors valued the company at $10 billion in 2025, and Foody holds an estimated 22% stake while serving as CEO.
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📸: Cody Pickens for Forbes