Mariya Young

Maria is a dedicated journalist at The Founders Magazine, where she specializes in covering entrepreneurship, innovation, and the personal stories behind today’s most visionary leaders. With a knack for asking the right questions and uncovering the human side of business, Maria brings to life the journeys of trailblazers from across the globe. Before joining The Founders, Maria honed her craft at leading media outlets, reporting on tech startups, sustainability in business, and the evolving future of work. Her writing blends analytical depth with storytelling finesse—earning her a trusted voice among founders and readers alike. When she's not chasing a story or crafting a compelling profile, Maria enjoys exploring art galleries, sipping espresso in hidden cafés, and hosting podcast interviews with up-and-coming changemakers.

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Chinese-American Professor Zhao Jianhui Becomes Billionaire – Huawei, SMIC, SiCarrier & the Global SiC Semiconductor Boom

In the modern geopolitical economy, semiconductors are no longer just components—they are instruments of national power. At the center of this transformation stands Zhao...

What Investors Look for in Startups (2026 Edition)

The End of Easy Money—and the Rise of Smart Capital The venture capital landscape in 2026 has undergone a profound transformation. The era of aggressive...

Where Should Founders Invest Now? AI, Web3 & SaaS Trends (2026 Guide)

Capital is no longer chasing ideas—it’s chasing execution, efficiency, and defensibility. In 2026, three forces are reshaping where smart founders invest: AI → turning software into...

Grab’s $600 Million Bet on Taiwan Signals a New Phase in Asia’s Delivery Wars

A Strategic Entry, Not Just an Acquisition In a move that underscores the evolving dynamics of Asia’s digital economy, Grab Holdings has agreed to acquire...

The Journey of Vijay Shekhar Sharma and the Rise of Paytm

Vijay Shekhar Sharma is the founder of Paytm, one of India’s largest digital payments platforms. Born in Aligarh, Sharma built Paytm from a small...

Ex–General Atlantic Executive Launches New VC Firm, Aims to Raise Over $1B for AI “Hypergrowth” Investments

Anton Levy, the longtime former growth-equity leader at General Atlantic, has launched a new venture capital platform targeting the next generation of AI-driven technology...