Forbes Unveils 10th Annual List of Under-30s, recognizing entrepreneurs and innovators who are rethinking business and entrepreneurship


[ad_1]

Notable winners in the 2022 under 30 class include Jack Harlow, Miranda Cosgrove, Devin Booker, Dak Prescott, and Olivia Rodrigo, among others

This year’s list was judged by a panel of experts including Tyra Banks, Miley Cyrus, Lisa Lewin, Jason Robins, and more

# ForbesUnder30

NEW YORK, December 1, 2021 – Forbes today unveiled its 10thNS Annual Under-30 List for Class of 2022, the definitive list of groundbreaking innovators in North America. The list recognizes 600 disruptors in 20 different categories who are reshaping industries and reinventing business around the world.

For the first time in the history of the 30 under 30 year olds, nearly a quarter of this year’s list creators identify as immigrants with roots in 58 countries including Albania, the Bahamas, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guatemala, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan , Panama, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Syria and more. Almost half of the winners on this year’s list identify themselves as Person of Color and 70% of this year’s list-makers are founders or co-founders of their respective companies and lead innovations that drive companies forward across the board. In total, the class raised over $ 1 billion in venture capital by 2022.

“The under-30 community is still a true achievement society that reflects the America we live in today,” says Alexandra Wilson, Editor, Forbes Under 30. “Despite the ongoing challenges posed by the pandemic and social inequalities here in the United States, these young innovators are determined to find a path forward that will benefit us all.”

“As we enter a new era, those honored on this list envision a future that we have never imagined before,” said Randall Lane, Forbes Chief Content Officer. “Instead of rebuilding old paradigms, these game changers are designing a brighter, fairer and more promising future. The Forbes Under 30 platform is committed to its mission to advocate for the diverse entrepreneurs and game changers who are changing the world for the better, and this list really reflects our goal. “

Forbes’ Under 30 Class of 2022 includes award winners in 20 different categories including: Arts and Style, Education, Energy, Finance, Food and Drink, Games, Healthcare, Hollywood and Entertainment, Manufacturing and Industry, Marketing and Advertising, Media, Music, Retail and e-commerce, science, social impact, social media, sports, consumer technology, business technology, and venture capital. To create the list, Forbes worked with a panel of experts in every category, including Tyra Banks, TV personality, model and entrepreneur; Miley Cyrus, prominent singer and actress; Lisa Lewin, Chief Executive Officer, General Assembly; Jason Robins, Co-founder, Draft Kings; Ziwe Zumudoh, Comedian and writer; Star Wars actress Kelly Marie Tran; Aileen Lee, Co-Founder, Cowboy Ventures; Tekedra Mawakana, Co-CEO, Waymo; Molly Yeh, Cook and television presenter; and more.

Notable winners of this year’s ranking include actress Miranda Cosgrove, Hollywood and Entertainment; Jack Harlow, music; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, sports; Olivia Rodrigo, music and more.

Coinciding with the launch of the Under 30 List, Forbes announced its Under 30 Hall of Fame, honoring alumni of those under 30 who have since listed their companies, become billionaires, or an entirely new path in theirs have entered the respective industry and much more. In addition to the title stars listed below, the first list includes the 30 Under 30 Hall of Fame Rihanna, Kylie Jenner, Apoorva Mehta, Austin Russell among other.

ON THE COVER:

Daniel Ek, Co-Founder and CEO of streaming music service Spotify and top of the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2012. Today, Spotify streams 70 million songs to nearly 400 million users in 184 markets. Spotify is valued at $ 50 billion and Ek is valued at $ 4.5 billion.

Whitney Wolfe flock, Founder and CEO of the dating app Bumble and 2017 Forbes 30 Under 30 List Maker. Forbes It is estimated that Wolfe Herd has just under $ 1 billion in net worth from its 21 percent stake in the company. Earlier this year, Wolfe Herd listed her company on the stock exchange in February at the age of 31, making it the youngest female CEO of all time.

Vlad Tenev and Baiju Bhatt, Co-Founders of the popular free stock trading app Robinhood and Forbes 30 out of 30 Class of 2016 alumni. Tenev and Bhatt revolutionized the brokerage industry, becoming billionaires in the process. Robinhood, which has 22 million accounts, went public in July and now has a market cap of $ 28 billion.

Miley Cyrus, prominent singer and actress. Miley Cyrus was listed on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list in 2014 and has since released three more albums and formed the Happy Foundation to support LGBTQ + and youth at risk.

The Under 30 List is a 365 day global platform powered by live summits in the US, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, a robust social community and backed by major brand marketers who are using their power to make their own Drive business forward. The platform and community under 30 continues to grow worldwide to reflect the young disruptors from around the world who have rewritten the rules, reshaped industries and paved the way for a better future. Details on the global Forbes events under 30 in 2022 will be announced shortly.

For the full listing of Forbes class under 30 by 2022, please visit: Forbes 2022 under 30 class

Follow # ForbesUnder30. To join the conversation on social media

The Forbes Under 30 2022 list is sponsored by The Macallan.

About Forbes

Forbes is committed to success by celebrating those who made it and those who aspire to it. Forbes gathers and curates the most influential leaders and entrepreneurs who drive change, transform businesses, and make a meaningful impact on the world. The Forbes brand today reaches more than 150 million people worldwide through its trusted journalism, signature LIVE and Forbes virtual events, custom marketing programs and 44 licensed local editions in 77 countries. Forbes Media’s brand extensions include license agreements for real estate, education and financial services.

Forbes recently announced plans to go public through a business combination with Magnum Opus (NYSE: OPA), a special purpose vehicle for acquisitions (SPAC) that is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year or the first quarter of next year.

Media contact

Jocelyn Swift: [email protected]

[ad_2]

Comments are closed.