New York is a city powered by ambition, and this year’s 40 Under 40 honorees are a driving force behind its momentum. These rising stars are transforming entire industries — remaking JFK Airport, launching AI startups and creating digital diagnostic tools to improve health outcomes. They bring energy, creativity and vision to everything they do. Together, they represent the next generation of leaders shaping the city — and beyond — with determination and heart.
Meet the Crain's New York Business
40 Under 40 class of 2025
Average age
By the numbers
36
The youngest honoree is 26, the only Gen Z on this year's list, and the oldest are 39.
Founders
Four honorees are founders or co-founders, all four are also CEOs.
4
Industries
Twelve major industries are represented with the most honorees working in nonprofit or government.
12
We asked our honorees:
What’s one thing you remind yourself of each day that helps guide your decisions or mindset?
Here's what they had to say ...
In their own words
"The first is that I'm very lucky. I'm one of the luckiest people in the world. And second would be that the person I’m talking to has their own family, their own wants. They have their own dreams and things they want to accomplish."
— Danielle Ash
"It sounds cliche, but it really is my son. He just turned 1. I see him as sort of a vessel of who is going to live in this city, in the state that I hold so dear. I want him to have even better opportunities than I had and by extension his entire generation."
— Kenny Burgos
“I remind myself of everything I’m fortunate for. Living in a city like New York and having an individual role that is very high-impact keeps me on my toes and it's challenging. I’m also fortunate to work with very fun, smart and accomplished colleagues.”
— Ian Harris
“Making sure that everything that we do is creating the equality that we want. We're treating people — our tenants, who are our customers — the way everyone should be, with respect.”
— Amy Stokes
"It's being mindful of others. People may be going through things that you don't necessarily know about, or they're not willing to share. Don't assume that everything is great for everybody."
— Michael Solana
See all the 40 Under 40 honorees
See all the 40 Under 40 honorees
See all the 40 Under 40 honorees