Micro1, founded by 24-year-old, hits $100 million ARR
Micro1, started by 24-year-old Ali Ansari just three years ago, has hit $100 million in annual recurring revenue.
The company helps AI labs find and manage human experts to train their models—a big leap from its $7 million ARR at the start of 2025.
After a major funding round this September, Micro1's growth has been nothing short of impressive.
How did they get here?
Big changes in the AI world worked in Micro1's favor. When OpenAI and Google DeepMind reportedly cut ties with Scale AI, Micro1 stepped up and landed partnerships with Microsoft and Fortune 100 firms.
Their platform—once called Zara—now screens thousands of experts every month to help train cutting-edge AI systems.
What's next for Micro1?
Now, they're branching out into enterprise AI agents and robotics training—fields where real human input is crucial.
Ansari thinks these markets could be worth $100 billion a year within two years, as companies spend more on quality data and evaluations.
Top experts on Micro1 can earn up to $100 an hour, making it an appealing gig for professionals like professors and PhDs.