Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia List: From Pavithra Chari to Srinivas Sarkar, Names of Indian Innovators and Entrepreneurs Who Featured on Prestigious List
New Delhi, May 17: Forbes has released its 9th edition of the “30 Under 30 Asia” list, spotlighting young entrepreneurs, leaders, and trailblazers under 30 who are driving innovation and transforming industries across the Asia-Pacific region.
This year’s prestigious list includes numerous Indian entrepreneurs from a variety of sectors, ranging from technology and sustainability to logistics and fashion. From Srinivas Sarkar to Pavithra Chari, we take a look at Indians who featured on the prestigious list. Cristiano Ronaldo Overtakes Lionel Messi To Be Named Forbes’ Highest-Paid Athlete For Fourth Time.
Entertainment
Pavithra Chari
Singer-composer Pavithra Chari is recognized for her work as part of the duo Shadow and Light with Anindo Bose. Their collaboration with the Berklee Indian Ensemble earned a Grammy nomination in 2023. Forbes World’s Billionaires List 2024: Mukesh Ambani 9th in the List of Richest People in the World, Bernard Arnault & Family Take the Top Spot.
Arpan Kumar Chandel (King)
Rapper Arpan Kumar Chandel, known as King, gained international fame when Nick Jonas remixed his hit song “Maan Meri Jaan.”King got famous on MTV Hustle in 2019 and has released many albums since. His latest, ‘New Life’, features artists like Nikhita Gandhi and Gucci Mane. He’s also Sony Audio’s ambassador and launched his fragrance, Blanko.
Media, Marketing and Advertising
Kavan Antani
Kavan Antani co-founded IndieFolio, an on-demand talent marketplace for creative professionals. The platform connects designers, animators, content creators, and video producers with clients.
Consumer Technology
Kush Jain
Kush Jain co-founded ORama AI, which developed a smart glove to help the blind and visually impaired learn Braille. The glove features an embedded camera and speaker, tracking finger movements and audibly identifying touched Braille dots.
Arth Chowdhary, Deyvant Bhardwaj, and Oshi Kumari
Arth Chowdhary, Deyvant Bhardwaj, and Oshi Kumari established InsideFPV, an Indian drone startup. Their main product is an easy-to-use “plug-and-fly” drone, unlike others that require a complex setup. Based in Surat, the company also sells drones and parts online.
Pranav Manpuria
Pranav Manpuria co-founded Flux Auto, an autonomous driving startup. The company is working on creating self-driving software for forklifts and warehouse robots. They claim their technology can easily fit into existing systems of infrastructure.
Enterprise Technology
Kunal Aggarwal
Kunal Aggarwal founded Credflow, a cashflow management software for small and medium-sized enterprises. The platform analyses business data, sends automated payment reminders, and extends credit lines to eligible users. Based in Gurugram, the company, formerly known as Grow Simplee, specialises in offering same- or next-day delivery services by using a network of warehouses and fulfilment centres.
Gaurav Piyush, Mayank Varshney, and Yash Sharma
Gaurav Piyush, Mayank Varshney, and Yash Sharma co-founded Blitz, a logistics startup. Based in Gurugram, the company, formerly known as Grow Simplee, specialises in offering same- or next-day delivery services by using a network of warehouses and fulfilment centres.
Aditya Dadia
Aditya Dadia founded AIwrite, offering machine learning software for the insurance sector. Based in Mumbai, the startup uses machine learning to help insurance companies analyze risks and develop products faster.
Finance and Venture Capital
Aalesh Avlani
Aalesh Avlani co-founded Credit Wise Capital (CWC) to provide motorcycle loans. Founded in 2019, CWC received $6 million in startup funding the following year. They use technology like a WhatsApp bot to quickly assess creditworthiness, making it easier for people with no credit history to apply for loans.
Srinivas Sarkar and Kushagra Manglik
Srinivas Sarkar and Kushagra Manglik co-founded Coupl, a bank designed for couples. Launched in early 2022, the startup helps couples, irrespective of marital status or sexual orientation, effectively manage their finances with joint accounts and linked ATM cards.
Aniket Damle
Aniket Damle works with Blackstone’s private equity investment team. Tasked with overseeing investments within the automotive, consumer, and industrial sectors across South Asia, he plays a pivotal role in driving strategic investment decisions.
Yashvardhan Kanoi
Yashvardhan Kanoi heads investments at Alter Global. Since 2019, he led investments in companies across Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Latin America like Ula, BukuKas, and CoLearn.
Manish Maryada
Manish Maryada co-founded Fello, a fintech startup. Founded in 2021, Fello has been downloaded over a million times and has raised over $5 million in funding.
Anuj Srivastava and Priyesh Srivastava
Anuj Srivastava and Priyesh Srivastava are co-founders of OnFinance AI, a startup offering a ChatGPT-like service for the finance industry.
Healthcare and Science
Karan Ahuja
Karan Ahuja, a Google research scientist, will become an assistant professor at Northwestern University in 2024.
Aryan Chauhan
Aryan Chauhan co-founded Zivov, aiming to improve diabetes treatment with a sensor that monitors blood sugar levels.
Industry, Manufacturing and Energy
Akshit Bansal and Raghav Arora
Akshit Bansal and Raghav Arora co-founded Statiq, which operates a nationwide network of charging stations for electric vehicles.
Ankit Jain and Narayan Lal Gurjar
Ankit Jain and Narayan Lal Gurjar founded EF Polymer, creating a biodegradable water-retention product for agriculture.
Chirag Jain and Rama Krishna Mendu
Chirag Jain and Rama Krishna Mendu are founders of EndureAir Systems, a drone startup specializing in mapping, monitoring, and logistics drones.
Rahil Gupta
Rahil Gupta co-founded Hop Electric Mobility, an electric motorbike startup. The company offers three products priced between Rs 66,790 and Rs 1,33,580.
These young entrepreneurs are making significant strides in their respective fields, embodying the spirit of innovation and transformation that the “30 Under 30 Asia” list celebrates.
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