"Introducing the Innovative Minds of Forbes' Under 30 Class of 2024"

The Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2024 features young entrepreneurs who are using artificial intelligence in various industries, such as manufacturing and marketing. Additionally, they are tackling climate change through initiatives like carbon credit marketplaces and eco-friendly plastics. The list includes individuals from diverse backgrounds, with nearly half identifying as people of color and 23% being immigrants. The average age of the list remains at 27, and gender parity has reached an all-time high. The entrepreneurs on the list have raised over $3.6 billion in funding, and the largest contingent of Gen Z individuals to date is included.