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Forbes' 2026 30 Under 30: Gen Z Leaders Shine

12/3/2025

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Forbes unveiled its 2026 30 Under 30 list, recognizing 600 young leaders across 20 industries on its 15th anniversary.
Seventy percent of honorees are Gen Z, reflecting a shift in leadership roles.
The class has raised over $3.8 billion in funding and has a following exceeding 200 million.
Notable honorees include tennis star Coco Gauff, Grammy-winning artist Doechii, and AI entrepreneur Jesse Zhang of Decagon, valued at $1.5 billion.

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Forbes unveiled its 2026 30 Under 30 list, recognizing 600 young leaders across 20 industries on its 15th anniversary.
Seventy percent of honorees are Gen Z, reflecting a shift in leadership roles.
The class has raised over $3.8 billion in funding and has a following exceeding 200 million.
Notable honorees include tennis star Coco Gauff, Grammy-winning artist Doechii, and AI entrepreneur Jesse Zhang of Decagon, valued at $1.5 billion.