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CREDITS
To source candidates for the list, Forbes writers and editors comb through hundreds of online submissions, as well as tap industry sources and Under 30 North America list alumni for recommendations. Candidates are evaluated by Forbes reporters 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. All final listers must be 29 or younger as of February 18, 2026 and must reside in or have their business based Arizona. Those who appear on the final Under 30 Local Lists are still eligible for future Forbes lists, including the Forbes 30 Under 30 U.S., Europe and Asia lists.
METHODOLOGY
Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe 2025
Forbes 30 Under 30. U.S. 2026
Forbes 30 Under 30 Local Columbus 2025
Forbes Under 30 Directory
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