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Our track record is striking: Of the 275 alumni, 60% did indeed become unicorns. Just six, about 2%, imploded or shut down.  \nEdited by Richard Nieva  \nAmerican Terawatt  \nfounder Anton Troynikov  \nAugust/September 2026  \n64  \nBattle Tested  \nEx-military entrepreneurs like Shield AI’s Brandon Tseng are leveraging 21st-century tech to build smarter weapons. This AIpowered revolution is backed by VC billions—and will forever change how we wage war.  \nBy Monica Hunter-Hart  \n76  \nThe Caring Economy  \nHavi Nguyen grew up managing Medicaid for her family. Now the Abby Care founder is helping others navigate the U.S. health care maze by using her app to become paid caregivers for loved ones.  \nBy Richard Nieva  \n86  \nThe Great Russian Superyacht Fiasco  \nWestern governments grabbed some two dozen superyachts to punish Vladimir Putin and his cronies. 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