Incubators: 70% of unicorns
Incubators now produce approximately 70% of all unicorn companies, up from less than 10% when Dave Blundin started incubating companies 15-20 years ago.
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Jun 6, 2026
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Q&A Round 2: Incubators, AI Backlash, and How to Get a Piece of the Action
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Dave Blundin on why incubators now produce 70% of unicorns. Emad on anti-AI sentiment. Peter on three ways average people can participate in AI wealth creation. [1] — Peter Diamandis "Buy AI stocks or ETFs. Use AI to multiply your earning power. Start an AI-powered business — because the cost to do so has dropped by order…" 1:44:25
How to Get a Piece of the AI Revolution Right Now
Buy AI stocks or ETFs. Use AI to multiply your earning power. Start an AI-powered business — because the cost to do so has dropped by orders of magnitude. Peter Diamandis lays out three concrete paths for anyone to participate before the window closes.
Incubators Now Produce 70% of Unicorns — Here's Why
Less than 10% of unicorns came through incubators 20 years ago. Now it's 70% and rising. When companies go from idea to billion-dollar valuation in under a year, there's no time to figure out payroll or get office space — you need infrastructure ready on day one.
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