Building Kalshi Against All Odds
This is a really cool podcast episode I wanted to share with you, an interview with Luana Lopez Lara. She is the young Brazilian cofounder of Kalshi, a prediction market startup that’s seen remarkable success over the past two years. Her journey has even led her to become the youngest self-made female billionaire.
She talks about how she built Kalshi from the ground up, including 3-4 years spent securing approval from U.S. authorities and even taking legal action against the government to finally bring the product to market. Really impressive! Along the way, she shares some fascinating insights into the prediction market space, where Kalshi now holds around 90% market share in the U.S.
What stood out most to me was her positive mindset and how down-to-earth she remains despite her success. She’s a strong believer in hard work and the American Dream, something many people question these days. An inspiring young woman who truly made it.
