Asia's Most Innovative 30 Under 30 Revealed

Forbes Asia has unveiled its 30 Under 30 class of 2021, featuring 300 of Asia’s most creative and disruptive young entrepreneurs split across 10 categories: the arts; entertainment & sports; finance & venture capital; media, marketing & advertising; retail & e-commerce; enterprise technology; industry, manufacturing & energy; healthcare & science; social impact; and consumer technology.

All those on the list were born no earlier than December 31, 1990. These 300 exceptional millennial and Gen-Z leaders were handpicked from 2,500 nominations and vetted by independent panels of industry experts for each category.

At such a young age, those that made the list are demonstrably making their mark on a world transformed by an ongoing global pandemic, mass digital migration, and a growing focus on sustainability. You can see the full list on Forbes Asia’s website.

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“The individuals on this year’s Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list have managed to survive, succeed and inspire others in the midst of business, social and personal challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic — a testament to their determination, fearlessness and hard work,” said Rana Wehbe Watson, Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Editor.

“From a Filipino entrepreneur re-imagining social media platforms to a fintech unicorn founder and a group of Afghan teenage girls developing a low-cost ventilator to help fight the virus, these trailblazers are truly unstoppable.”