BusinessTechnology Phoebe Gates and her Phia cofounder raised $8 million at 23 years old, and it taught them 3 big lessons October 26, 2025 0 Phoebe Gates (right) and Sophia Kianni (left) met at Stanford University. Zhamak Fullad/Phia Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni launched the Phia app in April. The cofounders raised $8 million in a seed round that included VCs and backersRead the rest at Business Insider Related Articles News University drops job posting after DEI requirement exposed, professor says ‘I would not be hired’ today News American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on haunted hollows and game-day glory News People are talking with ‘AI Jesus.’ But do they have a prayer? - Advertisement - Latest Articles News University drops job posting after DEI requirement exposed, professor says ‘I would not be hired’ today News American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on haunted hollows and game-day glory News People are talking with ‘AI Jesus.’ But do they have a prayer? Entertainment What To Watch Sunday: IT: Welcome To Derry And Talamasca: The Secret Order Debut, Mayor Of Kingstown Returns And More Business Why brands from Lululemon to Smucker’s are taking retailers to court over store-brand dupes