30 Under 30 2017 Change the World
Forbes
How do I relate? I’m glad to observe and learn from young entrepreneurs, especially when I read eight names in IT industry, entrepreneurs and arts coming from my country https://goo.gl/ufkJEk
By the Numbers
50%+ are founders or cofounders
57% started their business to solve a problem; 27% want their business to change the world
75% live or work on the two coasts: 39% on the West Coast; 36% on the East Coast
1:6 are immigrants from 44 countries
5 most attended universities: Harvard University, MIT, New York University, Stanford University, University of Pennsylvania
No. 1 dream mentor (by far): Elon Musk. Others most preferred include Bill Gates, Barack Obama, Sheryl Sandberg
Nearly half (49%) describe millennials as Innovators. Other most-used definitions: Idealists (23%); Influencers (18%); Inventors (10%)
Nearly half (48%) describe success as achieving your potential, or liking yourself and what you do (also 48%). Only 4% pursue success for fame and fortune.
35% believe Grit is the most important trait for entrepreneurs; followed by Passion (21%)
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