17-year-old Eric Zhu founded Aviato, an analytical platform for private market data, in the unconventional setting of his high school bathroom in Carmel, Indiana. Now, his startup has emerged from stealth mode, raising $2.3 million in venture funding. Aviato tracks funding rounds, headcount, company credit card revenue, employee vesting schedules, and more, offering insights similar to SignalFire's internal database. Zhu's journey, from launching his first company during the pandemic to attracting high-profile investors and building a robust executive team, showcases the potential of youthful innovation and perseverance.