The Forbes Under-30 United States 2026 list has been released, showcasing a remarkable number of Indian-origin entrepreneurs, researchers, and innovators shaping the future of global technology, finance, healthcare, and venture capital. According to Forbes, the 2026 cohort has collectively raised $3.8 billion in funding, with an average age of 27 years making this one of the youngest and most impactful lineups yet.
The list also reflects the growing global influence of Indian-origin talent across sectors such as Artificial Intelligence, Venture Capital, Aerospace, Science, and Education. Below is the complete category-wise list of Indian-origin achievers on the Forbes Under-30 2026 list.
1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) — Leading Forbes Under-30 2026 Tech Innovation
• Karun Kaushik, Co-founder, Delve
• Samir Dutta & Kunal Tangri, Co-founders, Farsight
• Adit Abraham & Raunak Chowdhuri, Co-founders, Reducto
• Advith Chelikani, Co-founder, Pylon
2. Finance — Young Indian-Origin Leaders in Wall Street & Fintech
• Ashi Agrawal & Kalyani Ramadurgam, Co-founders, Kobalt Labs
• Arkin Gupta, Trader, Citadel
• Divya Nettimi, Founder, Avala Global
3. Beauty & Creator Economy
• Monica Ravichandran, Beauty Creator
4. Manufacturing & Industry — Innovators in Robotics and Industrial AI
• Ayna Arora, Co-founder, MorphoAI
• Meher Akhil Birlangi, Co-founder, Craitor
• Anand Lalwani, Co-founder, Cardinal Robotics
5. Healthcare — Rising Stars in Medical Innovation
• Karthik Bhaskara, Co-founder, Arlo
• Rohit Rustogi, Co-founder, Mandolin
• Arya Rao, MD/PhD Candidate, Harvard Medical School
6. Education & Edtech Innovators
• Mit Patel, Co-founder, SwiftSku
• Rajya Atluri, Co-founder, Coral AI
• Kausi Raman, Co-founder, Chompshop
• Aryan Bhadouria, Co-founder, TeachShare
7. Art & Style
• Arushi Kapoor, Co-founder, The Agency Art House
• Teya Kepila, Founder, The Turmeric Times
8. Social Impact — Forbes Under-30 Changemakers
• Sarika Bajaj & Tushita Gupta, Co-founders, Refiberd
• Amrita Bhasin, Co-founder, Sotira
• Mohan Sudabattula, Founder, Project Embrace
• Shiv Soin, Co-founder, TREEage
9. Transportation & Aerospace — Indian-Origin Stars in Space and Mobility
• Shashwat Murarka & Sheel Patel, Co-founders, Doorstep
• Ashika Gopalkrishnan, Director of Product, NASA
• Dhruv Gupta, Co-founder, Drumkit
• Vishaal Mali, Founder, Salient Motion
• Onkar Singh, Founder, Apolink
10. Games
• Rohan Kapur, Principal Engineer, Backbone
11. Food & Drinks
• Mitalee Bharadwaj, Co-founder, Transcendence Coffee
12. Venture Capital — Indian-Origin Investors Shaping Global Tech Funding
• Hassan Chaudhry, Vice President, BlackRock
• Manmeet Gujral, Vice President, CapitalG
• Divya Dhulipala, Principal, Haystack
• Vinay Iyengar, Founder & Managing Partner, Anansi Capital
• Saveena Mandadi, Principal Investor, Mantis VC
13. Science — Young Indian-Origin Scientists Pushing Global Frontiers
• Navvye Anand, Co-founder, Bindwell
• Shaurya Luthra, Co-founder, Northwood Space
• Minduli Wijayatunga, Incoming Assistant Professor, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• Shreyas Vissapragada, Postdoctoral Researcher, Carnegie Observatories
Editor’s Note: A Breakout Year for Indian-Origin Talent on Forbes Under-30 2026
The Forbes Under-30 List 2026 clearly demonstrates the rising global dominance of Indian-origin youth leaders, especially in fields such as AI, deep-tech, venture capital, and space engineering. Their achievements highlight a generation building transformative companies, advancing scientific research, and redefining innovation across the United States.
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