Overview
- Forbes Asia released its 10th annual 30 Under 30 Asia list, featuring 300 young leaders and innovators under 30 across ten categories.
- A newly introduced AI category reflects the growing influence of artificial intelligence, with startups like LinqAlpha and Sapient Intelligence leading advancements.
- India tops the list with 94 entries, followed by Australia (32), China (30), Japan (25), and South Korea (23), showcasing regional diversity.
- The selection process evaluated over 4,500 candidates based on funding, impact, product-market fit, and innovation, with input from an expert panel of judges.
- Highlighted startups include LinqAlpha, which raised $6.6 million for its AI-powered financial research platform, and Sapient Intelligence, valued at over $200 million for its work on artificial general intelligence.