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Phia founders Phoebe Gates, Sophia Kianni on new celebrity investors, creating shopping app

AI-powered shopping app Phia, founded by Bill and Melinda French Gates' daughter Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, announced dozens of celebrity investors. Gates and Kianni share how they started the app and what's next.

Published May 29, 2026, 3:06 PM
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Phia founders Phoebe Gates, Sophia Kianni on new celebrity investors, creating shopping app

AI-powered shopping app Phia, founded by Bill and Melinda French Gates' daughter Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, announced dozens of celebrity investors. Gates and Kianni share how they started the app and what's next.

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