Forbes has announced its highly anticipated 30 Under 30 list, a collection of young innovators, disruptors and visionaries who are shaping the future across 20 industries. From groundbreaking leaps in artificial intelligence and green tech to revolutionizing creative fields such as Hollywood, music, and art & style, this year’s list best represents excellence and influence. Together, these young stars have raised more than $3.6 billion in funding, have a combined social media following of 300 million, and are an emerging leader with an average age of just 27 years old (the youngest is just 17 years old). It represents waves. Check out their incredible stories and successes. In every category, from education to venture capital and more.
Introducing outstanding young trendsetters with non-traditional careers
Forbes 30 Under 30: Artificial Intelligence
From Foundry Technologies’ Jared Quincy Davis to Pika co-founders Demi Guo and Chenlin Meng, these pioneers are changing the AI scene. Technology pioneers like Serena Ge and Charley Lee of Datacurve AI and Kiara Nirghin and Nikhara Nirghin of Chima are pushing the envelope.
Advances in artificial intelligence safety and development are being led by leaders like Dan Hendrycks, executive director of the Center for AI Safety, and Joanne Jang, head of product at OpenAI. The future of AI across industries is being shaped by this diverse group.
Forbes 30 Under 30: Pioneers in Energy and Green Technology
Ben Nowack and Tristan Semmelhack, co-founders of Reflect Orbital, are champions of green technology. Haylon Technologies’ Raj Lulla, Namin Shah, and Dante Vaisbort are revolutionizing renewable energy and climate solutions with impactful ventures such as Climatebase, Ecotone Renewables, and Oxylus Energy. Industry leaders like Julia Lamb, director of cathode research and development at Bedrock Materials, and Stanford University fellow Fabia Farlin Athena are breaking down barriers in clean energy innovation. It is this dynamic group that is reshaping the future of sustainability.
Forbes 30 Under 30: Social Media
Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list recognizes pioneers in social media and the creator economy. Whether it’s content creators like Drew Afualo and Enola Bedard, or innovators like Ian Boggs and Anna Nordstrom, they’re revolutionizing the influence that happens online. Other notable leaders include Clearspace co-founders such as Lois Branning and Oliver Hill, and advocates such as Kahlil Greene, known as the “Gen Z Historian” . This collaborative team is enabling the future of digital creativity and social media.
