Forbes Australia has launched its inaugural 30 under 30 list, identifying Australia’s young innovators using entrepreneurship to impact their respective industries.
The Forbes 30 Under 30 list is an annual editorial list that acknowledges successful entrepreneurs, leaders and stars under the age of 30. Marking the first annual list in Australia, nominations for the 30 Under 30 class of 2024 are open until 31 July.
The list will be released in the print issue of Forbes Australia and posted on Forbes Australis’s site on 14 October.
Forbes Australia editor-in-chief, Sarah O’Carroll, said: “Since their inception in 2011, the Forbes 30 Under 30 lists have become the definitive list of young leaders changing the world.
“It has truly always been ahead of the curve, with an incredible track record of identifying young leaders before their success skyrockets.
“Forbes Australia is proud to officially welcome more of our local talent into this global community of bold, innovative young leaders who are changing the course of business and society.”
Forbes Australia 30 Under 30 list editor, Anastasia Santoreneos, said: “As a Forbes reporter constantly interviewing start-up founders, entrepreneurs and success stories in Australia, I am always surprised and impressed by how young and accomplished our changemakers are.
“While our start-up scene is relatively nascent compared to the US, we truly bat above our weight in terms of talent, and I know there will be no shortage of it on this year’s list.”
Alumni of the Forbes 30 Under 30 list include singer, songwriter and actor Miley Cyrus, basketball player LeBron James, Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd, singer, actor and founder of Fenty and Fenty Beauty Rihanna, Spotify co-founder Daniel Ek and tennis player Naomi Osaka.
Notable Australian alumni from the 30 Under 30 global list include:
• Melanie Perkins, co-founder, Canva
• Nick Molnar, co-founder, Afterpay
• Jane Lu, founder, ShowPo
• Jess Hatzis, co-founder, Frankbody
• Stephanie Gilmore, surfer
• William Edwards, founder, Archie Rose Distilling Co
• Nik Mirkovic and Alex Tomic, co-founders, HiSmile
• Aengus Tran, founder, Harrison.AI
• Sam Koslowski and Zara Seidler, co-founders, The Daily Aus