From a trained dancer to world's youngest self-made billionaire at 29: Meet Luana Lopes Lara, her career and education
Published on: Dec. 6, 2025, 11:36 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Luana Lopes Lara, a former professional ballerina from Brazil, has become the worlds youngest self-made woman billionaire at 29. After intensive ballet training and a brief professional dance stint in Austria, she pursued Computer Science at MIT, gaining experience at top financial firms. Alongside cofounder Tarek Mansour, she launched the prediction-market platform Kalshi, navigating complex regulatory challenges to create a legally approved exchange.
