The second annual list honors 300 young innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders who’re changing our world.
Forbes announced its 2017 results today. “30 under 30 Asia” list, featuring 300 young innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders who’re difficult convention and making an impact on today’s world. The second annual list features 30 honorees in each of the ten categories that make up the list. All under the age of 30, the honorees were chosen by judges who’re amongst probably the most talented and revered of their fields.
The 10 categories include: consumer technology, enterprise technology, entertainment and sports, arts, finance and enterprise capital, industrials, manufacturing and energy, healthcare and science, social entrepreneurs, media, marketing and promoting, and retail and e-commerce.
Rana Wehbe, Senior Digital Editor, Asia at Forbes Media, said: “This year’s Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list highlights the diversity of talent across this vast region, with 300 impressive young entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds pushing the boundaries of innovation. It’s fascinating to see how these millennials are using technology to disrupt their industries, empower their communities and overcome cultural barriers. Interestingly, this year’s list showcases a range of women in Asia who are championing social change and defying stereotypes and prejudices to set a positive example of what women in this part of the world can achieve.”
The most vital events in “30 Under 30 in Asia” the list includes:
- Consumer Technology: Kavin Bharti Mittal, 29, India:Founder & CEO, Hike Messenger
- Enterprise Technology: Josiah Humphrey and Mark McDonald, each 25, Australia: Co-Founders of Appster
- Entertainment and sports: Suboi, 27 years old, Vietnam: Hip-hop artist
- Art: Liu Wen, 29, China: International supermodel
- Finance and Venture Capital: Chenyao (Zoe) Zhou, 27, China: Partner, Longling Capital
- Industry, Manufacturing and Energy: Gibran Huzaifah Amsi El Farizy (Gibran Huzaifah), 27, Indonesia: Founder, eFishery
- Healthcare and Science: Yuki Shimahara, 29, Japan: Founder, LPixel Inc.
- Social entrepreneurs: Daroath Phav, 28, Cambodia: Director, WaterSHED
- Media, Marketing and Advertising: Hyungcheol Lim and Goeun Choe, 26 and 25 years old, South Korea: Gameberry Co-Founders
- Retail & E-commerce: Noor Neelofa Mohd Noor (Neelofa), 28, Malaysia: Founder and Director, NH Prima International Sdn Bd
Over 1,200 applications were received, but only 300 candidates made it to the finals. The shortlisted candidates were reviewed by a panel of experts, listed below:
- Hiroshi MikitaniPresident and CEO of Rakuten Inc.
- Solina ChauExecutive Director of the Li Ka Shing Foundation
- Jean LiuCEO Didi Chuxing
- Jenny LeeManaging Partner of GGV Capital
- Allan ZemanChairman of the Lan Kwai Fong Group
- Datuk Prof Jimmy ChooOBE, Footwear Designer and Malaysian Tourism Ambassador
- George KalombarisFamous chef and restaurateur
- Eva ChenCo-Founder and CEO of Trend Micro
- Royston TayZendesk General Manager Messaging
- Jennifer WooPresident and CEO of Lane Crawford Joyce Group
- TM RaviCo-founder and CEO of The Hive
- Sharmeen Obaid-ChinoyTwo-time Oscar winner, documentary filmmaker
- Vineet NayarFounder and President of the Sampark Foundation
- Sonny Bill WilliamsRugby player and heavyweight boxer
- Yuna (Yunalis Mat Zara’ai)Singer-songwriter and entrepreneur
- Kai Fu LeeCEO of Sinovation Ventures
- Romi HaanaFounder and CEO of Haan Corp
- Mark BrittCo-founder and CEO of iFlix
- Rui MaSilicon Valley/China Cross Border Tech Investor
- Dr. Snehal PatelCo-founder of MyDoc and Managing Director of Saena Partners
- Mallika KapurCNN International Correspondent
- Sonny VuPresident and CTO of Fossil Group and Connected Devices
- Steve MonaghanInvestment and Innovation Director at Gen.Life Limited
- Liu XueliangBYD Asia Pacific CEO
- Roger LeeCEO of TAL Group
- Caspar SchlickumCEO Wunderman APAC
- Kristie Lu StoutCNN Presenter/Correspondent
- Paul RonaldCEO of Save the Children Australia
- Edie HuVice President and Artistic Consulting Specialist at Citi Private Bank
- Jeannie Cho Lee, Master of Wine
Source: Forbes.com Full list available on the web sitehttps://www.forbes.com/30-under-30-2017/#431e5b8f3fcdWith regard
