Forbes has released its annual list of 30 Under 30, a prestigious honor bestowed upon individuals under the age of 30 who have made significant impacts in their respective fields. This year's list features nine individuals from the Philadelphia area, showcasing the region's thriving entrepreneurial and creative spirit.
Among them is Christian Pohl, the creator of ChompShop, a kid-safe power tool that has gained attention for its innovative design and functionality. The device, which resembles a small table saw but operates like a high-powered hole punch, has received significant investment, including a $250,000 deal after appearing on ABC's "Shark Tank."
Other notable Philly-area inductees include athletes Squon Barkley, who led the Eagles to Super Bowl LIX and became the NFL's highest-paid running back; Brandon Edelman, a social media influencer with over 1 million followers across platforms; John Huddleston, a Brown University graduate who founded Albacore Inc., a defense technology company creating autonomous submersibles; Jalen Hurts, the Eagles' Super Bowl LIX MVP and seventh-highest-paid player in the NFL; Alexandre Imbot and Eli Moraru, co-founders of Community Grocer, which serves Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients with hot meals; Kausi Raman, an education expert who created ChompShop's kid-safe tool; Crystal Yang, a 18-year-old founder of Audemy, a nonprofit creating accessible video game tools for the visually impaired; and Isis Young, a media personality covering sports at Yahoo! Sports, NBC, and CBS Sports.
The annual list is compiled by Forbes from online submissions, industry sources, and alumni recommendations. Nominees are judged based on factors such as funding, revenue, social impact, scale, inventiveness, and potential, with contenders must be 29 or younger on December 31 to qualify. This year's list features over 600 individuals across 20 categories, each with a list of 30 entries.
The Philadelphia area has once again proven itself to be a hotbed of innovation and creativity, showcasing the region's diverse talent pool and entrepreneurial spirit.
Among them is Christian Pohl, the creator of ChompShop, a kid-safe power tool that has gained attention for its innovative design and functionality. The device, which resembles a small table saw but operates like a high-powered hole punch, has received significant investment, including a $250,000 deal after appearing on ABC's "Shark Tank."
Other notable Philly-area inductees include athletes Squon Barkley, who led the Eagles to Super Bowl LIX and became the NFL's highest-paid running back; Brandon Edelman, a social media influencer with over 1 million followers across platforms; John Huddleston, a Brown University graduate who founded Albacore Inc., a defense technology company creating autonomous submersibles; Jalen Hurts, the Eagles' Super Bowl LIX MVP and seventh-highest-paid player in the NFL; Alexandre Imbot and Eli Moraru, co-founders of Community Grocer, which serves Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients with hot meals; Kausi Raman, an education expert who created ChompShop's kid-safe tool; Crystal Yang, a 18-year-old founder of Audemy, a nonprofit creating accessible video game tools for the visually impaired; and Isis Young, a media personality covering sports at Yahoo! Sports, NBC, and CBS Sports.
The annual list is compiled by Forbes from online submissions, industry sources, and alumni recommendations. Nominees are judged based on factors such as funding, revenue, social impact, scale, inventiveness, and potential, with contenders must be 29 or younger on December 31 to qualify. This year's list features over 600 individuals across 20 categories, each with a list of 30 entries.
The Philadelphia area has once again proven itself to be a hotbed of innovation and creativity, showcasing the region's diverse talent pool and entrepreneurial spirit.
! ChompShop creator Christian Pohl is literally changing the game with his genius kid-safe power tool 
, and it's amazing to see how one of its appearances on Shark Tank led to a $250k investment 
. Squon Barkley going from Eagles player to NFL highest-paid running back is straight fire 
! The fact that there are so many talented individuals under 30 making waves in Philly, from defense tech to gaming for the visually impaired, just proves how vibrant and innovative this region is 
. Can't wait to see what these young stars do next 
. I mean, ChompShop is like, a whole new way of looking at problem-solving, right? And it's inspiring to see the impact they're having on their respective fields and communities. But what really resonates with me is that all these achievements are fueled by creativity and passion, not just money or fame 
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. It's not just about what field you're in, but about how your skills can intersect with others.
. We can all learn from these young game-changers and strive to make our own impact in the world 
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. The fact that there are so many talented entrepreneurs, athletes, and creatives from Philly represented on this list is just amazing 
. Forbes should definitely be shining a spotlight on us more often 
And Squon Barkley leading the Eagles to Super Bowl LIX is insane, I mean we need more Philly pride on the field! 
It's awesome to see so many talented young folks from our city making waves in different fields. ChompShop creator Christian Pohl's kid-safe power tool is super cool - never knew something like that was needed! 
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I'm loving this ChompShop kid-safe power tool thingy! 
And what's next for ChompShop? Are they gonna make more of those nifty tools? 
ChompShop creator Christian Pohl is a total rockstar, and I love how he's using his platform to make a difference for kids 
The fact that there are so many talented individuals from Philly on this list says a lot about the city's vibe and opportunities 
It's awesome to see athletes like Squon Barkley and Jalen Hurts making a name for themselves, too! 
And who knows, maybe one day we'll have even more superstars emerging from the City of Brotherly Love 
And can we talk about Squon Barkley? Led the Eagles to that Super Bowl win and now he's raking in the cash? 
... and what does that really say about their entrepreneurial skills?
Philly's on fire 
But what I love most is seeing all these local names pop up, like John Huddleston and Eli Moraru with Community Grocer. It just goes to show that Philly's got heart (and brains!) when it comes to innovation and making a difference. The city's always been underrated for its entrepreneurial spirit, but this list is proof that we're on the map now! 
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– creating accessible video game tools for the visually impaired is truly inspiring. It just goes to show that even with limited resources, innovation and creativity can thrive in our city. We should be proud of our city's entrepreneurial spirit