Pre-Idea Millions: Silicon Valley's Rush to Fund Stanford Freshmen

Venture capitalists are aggressively recruiting Stanford freshmen with pre-idea funding in hopes of discovering the next generation of billionaire entrepreneurs. The intensification of this trend reflects how artificial intelligence and the expanding influence of technology have made young talent increasingly valuable to investors. This trend illustrates Silicon Valley's growing concentration of wealth and decision-making power, raising concerns about oversight and accountability among teenagers wielding millions in capital.