In fields ranging from AI to health care to Hollywood and beyond, 20 UC Berkeley students, faculty and alumni have been recognized for their achievements on this year’s edition of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list.
Featuring 46 UC-affiliated honorees overall, the annual list highlights rising stars in 20 categories across the arts, technology and social impact. To make one of the Forbes’ 30 Under 30 lists, candidates must evaluated by Forbes staff and a panel of independent, expert judges on a variety of factors, including (but not limited to) funding, revenue, social impact, scale, inventiveness and potential — along with being 29 or younger as of December 31, 2024.
Peruse the list of UC Berkeley honorees below, with descriptions lightly edited from Forbes.