Forbes has released its highly anticipated “30 Under 30” list of young innovators, disruptors and visionaries shaping the future across 20 industries. From groundbreaking leaps in artificial intelligence and green tech to revolutionizing creative categories like Hollywood, music and art and style, this year’s list represents excellence and impact. Together, these young stars have raised over $3.6 billion in funding, have a combined 300 million social media followers, and represent a new wave of leaders with an average age of just 27 – the youngest being just 17. Discover their incredible stories and successes in every category from education to venture capital and more.

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Forbes 30 Under 30: Artificial Intelligence

These pioneers are changing the AI ​​scene, from Foundry Technologies’ Jared Quincy Davis to Pika co-founders Demi Guo and Chenlin Meng. Tech pioneers like Serena Ge and Charley Lee of Datacurve AI and Kiara and Nikhara Nirghin of Chima are pushing the boundaries.

Advances in artificial intelligence safety and development are being driven 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 all industries will be 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 driving green technologies. Raj Lulla, Namin Shah and Dante Vaisbort of Haylon Technologies are revolutionizing renewable energy and climate solutions with their impactful ventures such as Climatebase, Ecotone Renewables and Oxylus Energy. Industry leaders like Julia Lamb, head of cathode research and development at Bedrock Materials, and Fabia Farlin Athena, Stanford Fellow, are removing barriers to clean energy innovation. It is this dynamic group that will reshape the future of sustainability.

Forbes 30 Under 30: Social Media

The Forbes 30 Under 30 list recognizes pioneers in social media and the creator economy. Whether they’re 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 co-founders like Clearspace’s Royce Branning and Oliver Hill, as well as advocates like Kahlil Greene, known, among other things, as the “Generation Z Historian.” This collaborative team brings the future of digital creativity and social media to life.