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The Under 30 Podcast

How did they make their first million? Whether it’s revenue, followers, streams or something else entirely, the Under 30 Podcast is the must-watch show for anyone young and ambitious building from the ground up. We go beyond the headlines and into the details, unpacking what it really took to go from zero to 50, then 100, and beyond. Hear from some of the most successful founders, actors and musicians featured on the iconic Forbes Under 30 list, as well as the industry veterans, investors and mentors who helped shape their journeys. Real stories, hard-earned lessons and practical insights from the people who have done it. Plus, we make it fun.About The Hosts: Alex York and Zoya Hasan are editors of the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, covering the emerging businesses, brands and founders shaping our economy today. From AI unicorns and drone manufacturers to media empires and cult-followed consumer brands, they put a new spin on business news. Both joined Forbes in 2023, and are New York University alumni.

Latest Episodes:

Stop Scrolling LinkedIn: This $20 Million AI Startup Is Fixing The Labor Market May 16, 2026

AI agents aren't just for coding anymore—they might be your next career wingmen. In this interview with Alex York, Jack and Jill Co-Founder Saaras Mehan breaks down how his revolutionary AI recruitment platform is bypassing endless CV screenings to connect talent directly with hiring managers. 00:00 - Meet Jack & Jill: Your AI Career Wingmen 02:20 - AI Job Displacement & Fixing The Labor Market 06:47 - Removing Bias From The HR Industry 08:17 - How "Fully Agentic" Recruitment AI Works 15:29 - Why London Is The Ultimate AI Startup Hub 18:23 - Raising $20M And 22X Growth In 5 Months

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Why Ellie Kildunne Had To Turn Down The Olympics To Become The Best Rugby Player In The World May 12, 2026

Women’s sports are in a golden era, and Red Roses superstar Ellie Kildunne is leading the charge on and off the pitch. Fresh off an MBE, a World Player of the Year title, and a World Cup win, Ellie sits down with Forbes’ Alex York to talk about the explosive growth of women's rugby and the realities of being a modern pro athlete. 00:00 - The Explosive Rise Of Women's Rugby 08:58 - Breaking Barriers & The Path To Going Pro 14:52 - Why Kildunne Turned Down The Olympics 23:37 - How To Land Authentic Brand Deals 33:15 - Using Photography To Network & Build Brand Value 38:23 - Writing A Book At 26 & The Power Of Self-Discovery

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Would You Pay Via Palm Print? This Startup Is Revolutionizing Biometric Technology May 09, 2026

What if you could pay for your groceries, collect loyalty points, and verify your age at a bar using just your palm? Meet Maria Marti Garcia, the co-founder of Five ID, the biometric startup turning sci-fi into an everyday reality. In this interview, she breaks down how FiveID's hardware and software ecosystem allows users to link their credit cards, bank accounts, and soon crypto stablecoins, directly to their palm print. 00:00 - What is FiveID? The Future of Palm Payments 01:52 - Leaving Revolut to Disrupt Visa & Mastercard Fees 04:18 - Building FinTech Hardware From Scratch 07:09 - How Biometric Data Encryption & Privacy Actually Works 11:14 - Pitching Investors on the Future of Digital Identity 14:45 - The Supply Chain Chaos of Building Physical Hardware 16:36 - Using AI to Code Proof of Concepts in Minutes 18:46 - The Reality of Being a Female Founder in FinTech 20:24 - Why AI Will Drastically Shrink Future Startup Teams

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How This Entrepreneur Identified A $6 Billion E-Commerce Opportunity May 05, 2026

Meet Miha Jagovic, the visionary founder behind Bloq.it, a smart parcel locker company completely revolutionizing the last-mile logistics industry. In this interview, Miha breaks down how he took his startup from just four lockers on the ground to a massive B2B network seeing over 100 million uses a year. 00:00 - What is Bloq.it? 02:27 - Scaling from 4 Lockers to 100 Million Uses a Year 04:22 - The Tech: Why Battery-Powered Hardware Wins 07:15 - Expanding Across 10 Markets (And Why the US is Next) 10:18 - The Reality of Fundraising for a Hardware Startup 12:00 - Block It's B2B Revenue Model Explained 14:23 - Supply Chain Chaos & The Future of AI Manufacturing 17:40 - The Best Advice for First-Time Founders

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How Adam W Grew Comedy Clips Into A Global Media Company Apr 28, 2026

Recorded LIVE from the 2026 30 Under 30 Summit in Phoenix, AZ.

Digital jokester Adam W used his smartphone to bypass Hollywood’s gatekeepers and build a 55 million–strong fan base and multimillion-dollar brand empire. He shares the biggest takeaways from his journey to success and how he’s redefining the rules of showbiz.

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Venture capital legend, Bill Gurley. Apr 26, 2026

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Recorded LIVE from the 2026 30 Under 30 Summit in Phoenix, AZ.

Venture capital legend Bill Gurley takes the stage for a candid fireside conversation and audience-led AMA. From how to avoid “career regret” to the art of building strong peer groups, he’ll highlight the biggest lessons in his newest bestselling book “Runnin’ Down A Dream: How to Thrive In a Career You Actually Love.” Then, the audiences asks questions to pick the brain of the man who has mentored some of the most successful founders in history. Bill Gurley discusses the AI bubble, the biggest market opportunities for 2026, finding the right mentor and beyond!

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How K-Pop Demon Hunters' Audrey Nuna Wrote The Playbook For Creative And Cultural Disruption Apr 25, 2026

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Recorded LIVE from the 2026 30 Under 30 Summit in Phoenix, AZ.

Audrey Nuna made history with “Golden,” the first K-pop song to win a Grammy. Now she’s channeling that momentum into her own music and broader cultural and philanthropic impact—defying convention and expectations as she goes.

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Howie Liu On How To Future-Proof Your Company Apr 24, 2026

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Recorded LIVE from the 2026 30 Under 30 Summit in Phoenix, AZ.

Airtable democratized software by letting anyone build a database. When AI shock up software, founder Howie Liu relaunched Airtable as an AI-native app platform. The visionary founder and CEO shares inside lessons about AI-proofing your tech and the art of the pivot.

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Billion-Dollar Lessons On How To Win In The Trillion-Dollar Sports Business Apr 23, 2026

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Recorded LIVE from the 2026 30 Under 30 Summit in Phoenix, AZ.

The global sports economy has topped a trillion-dollars in value. Billionaire investor Jahm Najafi and breakout star JuJu Watkins share their insider playbook on how to win in this competitive business.

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Michael Phelps' New Chapter Apr 22, 2026

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Recorded LIVE from the 2026 30 Under 30 Summit in Phoenix, AZ.

We are honored to present the Forbes Under 30 Role Model Award to Michael Phelps, celebrating his unparalleled legacy of excellence and his transformative impact on global sports. Beyond his record-breaking achievements, this award recognizes his courageous leadership in mental health advocacy and his dedication to inspiring the next generation of champions.

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How To Build Companies That Shape Markets And Culture According To Citizen And Napster Founders Apr 21, 2026

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Recorded LIVE from the 2026 30 Under 30 Summit in Phoenix, AZ.

Shawn Fanning’s music streamer Napster forever changed how content is shared and consumed. Andrew Frame’s public safety app Citizen, built a new market around real time news and security. The pair share how they sparked new industries, and shook up the status quo.

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Dwyane Wade’s MVP Mindset: How Sports Strategies Can Make You A Business All-Star Apr 21, 2026

Brought to you from the 2026 30 Under 30 Summit in Phoenix, AZ.

The NBA legend and entrepreneur shares the lessons that drove his success in the NBA and in business.

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How Two Sisters Built A $1 Billion HealthTech Unicorn Apr 20, 2026

Meet Chloe and Olivia Ferro, the sibling co-founders behind SheMed, the UK’s first female-focused GLP-1 telehealth platform. In this interview, they sit down to discuss how they took their own frustrations with a dismissive healthcare system and turned them into a startup that recently raised $50 million at a $1 billion valuation. 00:00 - The Origin Of SheMed & The 16,000-Person Waitlist 03:38 - Live Proctors & Biometrics: The SheMed Screening Process 06:52 - Beyond Weight Loss: GLP-1s for PCOS & Menopause 11:51 - Navigating The UK Healthcare Market & The NHS 15:21 - How We Raised $50M At A $1 Billion Valuation 21:08 - The Reality Of Building A Unicorn Startup With Your Sister

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How To Turn 'Boring' Products Into Hype Brands (According To The Co-Founders Of Hears Earplugs) Apr 19, 2026

Meet Bob Verlaat and Nick Nijhof, childhood friends turned serial entrepreneurs and the co-founders behind D2C brands Dore Rose Hears Earplugs. In this interview, they break down exactly how they take traditionally "boring" products like pillowcases and earplugs and transform them into global, highly sought-after aesthetic brands. 00:00 - Roommates to Co-Founders: Building a Multi-Brand Ecosystem 03:39 - Why We Built Hears 08:48 - Turning "Boring" Products into Aesthetic Hype Brands 16:36 - The 30-Minute Pitch That Landed a Collab with YSL 19:10 - B2B vs. D2C: The E-Commerce Cheat Code for Revenue 24:05 - Bootstrapping vs. VC Funding & Scaling Globally

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