Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni are first-time entrepreneurs charting a new path in online retail. By launching an AI shopping platform and openly sharing their progress on podcasts, they have quickly drawn in a growing base of listeners and users alike.

Anthropic, an AI startup, plans to nearly triple its annualized revenue in 2026—a goal set against the backdrop of a current revenue run rate that’s approaching $7 billion. Though its present numbers appear strong, the company remains tight-lipped about any further forecasts or long-term details.