https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/instinct-took-silicon-valley-by-storm-meet-the-brilliant-23-year-old-college-dropout-who-started-itContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/instinct-took-silicon-valley-by-storm-meet-the-brilliant-23-year-old-college-dropout-who-started-ithttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/instinct-took-silicon-valley-by-storm-meet-the-brilliant-23-year-old-college-dropout-who-started-it#u82239Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:21 +0000Instinct is negotiating a valuation of $10 billion as it gains traction in Silicon Valley. Founded by a 23-year-old college dropout, the AI agent startup automates transport and reservations through messenger platforms. While some industry observers view the app as a rare example of a truly useful AI tool, others note a trend of venture capitalists attempting to enter later funding rounds at significantly higher valuations after missing early opportunities.Why it mattersThe company represents a shift toward AI agents that execute real-world tasks rather than just generating text. Its rapid val