Nine Philadelphia-area individuals have been named among Forbes' annual "30 Under 30" list, which recognizes rising stars in various fields.
Saqon Barkley, the NFL's highest-paid running back, took the top spot for his impressive performance on and off the field. The 28-year-old, who led the Eagles to Super Bowl LIX victory, also boasts high-profile brand partnerships with major companies like Pepsi, Toyota, and Visa.
Another Philadelphia-area athlete, Brandon Edelman, was recognized for his social media influence, boasting over a million followers across various platforms. The influencer-turned-content creator explores the creator economy through his "TikTok Transparency" series.
In the realm of transportation and aerospace, John Huddleston made a splash with his defense technology company Albacore Inc., which creates autonomous submersibles to deter water-based invasions.
The Eagles' Super Bowl LIX MVP, Jalen Hurts, was also among the list. The 27-year-old secured a $255 million contract extension and has collaborated with prominent brands such as Beats and Sprite.
Alexandre Imbot and Eli Moraru, both University of Pennsylvania graduates, launched the Community Grocer in 2021, which provides access to hot meals for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients. The company has seen over 10,000 people served and earned more than $1.15 million in revenue this year.
On the education front, Kausi Raman co-founded ChompShop, a kid-safe power tool that looks like a high-powered hole punch but operates like a small table saw. The device received significant attention after appearing on ABC's "Shark Tank."
For his work making video games more accessible to visually impaired individuals, Crystal Yang was recognized at the age of 18. She founded the nonprofit Audemy, which creates toolkits for popular games such as "Minecraft" and "Roblox."
Isis Young rounded out the Philadelphia-area contingent, earning recognition for her media work covering the WNBA, NBA, and college basketball. As a former collegiate and international basketball player, she has also helped athletes with media training and young reporters through her company Your World Enterprises.
Saqon Barkley, the NFL's highest-paid running back, took the top spot for his impressive performance on and off the field. The 28-year-old, who led the Eagles to Super Bowl LIX victory, also boasts high-profile brand partnerships with major companies like Pepsi, Toyota, and Visa.
Another Philadelphia-area athlete, Brandon Edelman, was recognized for his social media influence, boasting over a million followers across various platforms. The influencer-turned-content creator explores the creator economy through his "TikTok Transparency" series.
In the realm of transportation and aerospace, John Huddleston made a splash with his defense technology company Albacore Inc., which creates autonomous submersibles to deter water-based invasions.
The Eagles' Super Bowl LIX MVP, Jalen Hurts, was also among the list. The 27-year-old secured a $255 million contract extension and has collaborated with prominent brands such as Beats and Sprite.
Alexandre Imbot and Eli Moraru, both University of Pennsylvania graduates, launched the Community Grocer in 2021, which provides access to hot meals for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients. The company has seen over 10,000 people served and earned more than $1.15 million in revenue this year.
On the education front, Kausi Raman co-founded ChompShop, a kid-safe power tool that looks like a high-powered hole punch but operates like a small table saw. The device received significant attention after appearing on ABC's "Shark Tank."
For his work making video games more accessible to visually impaired individuals, Crystal Yang was recognized at the age of 18. She founded the nonprofit Audemy, which creates toolkits for popular games such as "Minecraft" and "Roblox."
Isis Young rounded out the Philadelphia-area contingent, earning recognition for her media work covering the WNBA, NBA, and college basketball. As a former collegiate and international basketball player, she has also helped athletes with media training and young reporters through her company Your World Enterprises.
these philly folks got some serious skills 
i mean squon barkley's brand deals are on point 
but alexandre imbot's work on community grocer is giving me all the feels 
helping people get access to hot meals can change lives, ya know? 
i mean saqon barkley on the top spot? 
and can't forget john huddleston's autonomous submersibles 
that's some wild tech right there 
what's next? 
alexandre imbot's community grocer is giving me all the feels 
And Brandon Edelman's social media game is strong, I'm all about that TikTok Transparency series 
. But what I find really inspiring is the work being done by Crystal Yang - making video games accessible to visually impaired folks is a total game-changer 
. Kausi Raman's ChompShop is also so cool! Who knew power tools could be fun? 
I'm hyped for these Philly natives and can't wait to see what they do next 
Eli Moraru's Community Grocer is giving back to the community in a big way - these Philadelphians are truly making a difference 
. I'm not complaining or anything, but sometimes I just wish we could go back to when life was a little more simple 
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"Love how Philly is killing it on the 30 Under 30 list, from Saqon's sick NFL skills to Crystal's game-changing accessibility work 
right now. It's dope to see our people killing it in different fields like sports 
, food 
, education 
. I love how Saqon and Jalen are reppin' the city on a global stage, but at the same time, I'm hella proud of Isis for giving voice to underrepresented athletes. And that ChompShop kid, Kausi? Genius 
! It's moments like these that remind me Philly's got heart and soul 
). I mean, who wouldn't want to be recognized for being a social media influencer? But what I think is really inspiring is that so many of these individuals are using their platforms to make a positive impact – from John Huddleston's defense tech company to Alexandre Imbot and Eli Moraru's Community Grocer initiative 
. It just goes to show that you don't have to be 30 (or even close!) to be making a difference in the world 
Anyway, gotta respect how he's using his platform to collaborate with big brands and do some good too 
. Brandon Edelman's social media influence is no joke either - that dude knows how to build his brand 
. And Kausi Raman's kid-safe power tool? Game-changer for any DIY enthusiast 
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meanwhile these 30 under 30 folks are all just a bunch of privileged kids playing with their toys 
Plus, his leadership skills took the Eagles all the way to Super Bowl LIX victory! 
GO EAGLES!!! 