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By Jonathan Greechan

By 2030, Gen Z will become the largest demographic in the world economy, earning $33 trillion, or 27 percent of global income. Members of this generation are already putting their money to good use, starting companies and new funds, with over 20 percent and 19 percent of the 18- to 24-year-olds investing in stocks and real estate, respectively.

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I’ve seen multiple generations transform companies and tech investing over my years in the industry. At Founder Institute we’ve been mentoring an upcoming generation of Gen Z entrepreneurs, and some of the greatest interest in startups has come from people in this age...