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How much money did 17-year-old Nick D’Aloisio make from selling his startup company to Yahoo?

How much money did 17-year-old Nick D’Aloisio make from selling his startup company to Yahoo?

Answer: $30 million

Seventeen-year-old Nick d'Aloisio, who dreamed up the idea for the content-shortening program Summly when he was studying for his exams, told the Associated Press he was surprised by the deal with Yahoo to purchase his website for $30 million, according to a Fox News report.

D'Aloisio will now work for Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer -- he will be the company’s youngest employee.

AP Photo/Matt Dunham