Swiftie first, mogul second, says Lucy Guo, who dethrones Taylor Swift as world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire

In a recent interview with TMZ, Guo called Swift "the icon" and recalled how thrilled she was to meet the singer at Coachella last year.

She also downplayed talks of "dethroning" Swift and declared that she is a proud Swiftie first, mogul second.

As for being named the world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire, Guo said she is not attached to the title and looks forward to the day another woman surpasses her as that would mean more women are finding success in the startup scene.

Lucy Guo, founder of Passes. Photo from Lucy Guo's Instagram/@guoforit

Guo was given the title in April by Forbes, which estimates her net worth to be at US$1.3 billion. Before her, Swift had held the distinction since attaining billionaire status in late 2023.

The 35-year-old singer-songwriter’s wealth largely stems from music royalties and concert income, including an estimated $600 million from performances and royalties and another $600 million tied to her re-recorded albums. She also owns $125 million worth of real estate investments.

Guo’s fortune is rooted in tech. She co-founded Scale AI with Alexandr Wang, 28, who is currently the world’s youngest self-made billionaire. She has exited the company but retains nearly a 5% ownership stake.

Beyond Scale AI, she has also launched several other ventures, including Passes, a startup that enables digital creators to monetize through subscriptions, livestreams, one-on-one interactions, and online shops.