Top 15 Young Entrepreneurs Making Waves in the Business World

The world of entrepreneurship has always been a place where innovation, creativity, and determination thrive. Over the years, young entrepreneurs have been leaving their mark on various industries, defying age stereotypes and proving that success knows no age limit. In this article, we'll introduce you to the top 15 young entrepreneurs who are making waves in the business world with their groundbreaking ideas and unwavering passion.

1. Ritesh Agarwal  (Age: 30)

   He is the founder and CEO of the disruptive hospitality business and app - Oyo Rooms -------- a network of 2,200 hotels operating in 154 cities across India - with monthly revenues of $3.5m and 1,500 employees. It also features among the companies which are tipped to become the next start-up unicorns according to CB Insights research's findings, published in The New York Times. It has raised a total of $ 125 million of funding in 4 rounds from 7 investors. Agarwal has won many awards and accolades for his work including the Business World Young Entrepreneur Award. He is a regular speaker at entrepreneurial conferences and institutes across India and the world and a fellow of the Thiel Foundation. Agarwal holds a high school degree from St. Johns Senior Secondary School. 

2. Evan Spiegel (Age: 31)

   - Co-founder and CEO of Snapchat, Spiegel has played a pivotal role in reshaping the way we communicate and share content online.

• Evan Spiegel, CEO of Snap, became a billionaire at the age of 25.
• Each day some 293 million people use Snapchat to send disappearing photos and videos.
• Spiegel launched the company with Bobby Murphy, a Stanford University fraternity brother, in 2011.
• Murphy and Spiegel jointly own about a quarter of Snap but have voting shares that give them control over the board.
• He graduated from Stanford with a B.S. in product design in 2018, six years after he first dropped out to start Snapchat.
• Spiegel has donated more than $280 million in Snap stock. He and Murphy have pledged to donate 13 million shares to the Snap Foundation.

3. Kylie Jenner (Age: 24)

   - The youngest self-made billionaire, Kylie Jenner, turned her passion for cosmetics into a highly successful beauty empire, Kylie Cosmetics.

• A member of the Kardashian-Jenner family, Kylie Jenner is a reality TV star and cosmetics entrepreneur.
• One of the stars of "Keeping Up With The Kardashians," Jenner used $250,000 of her modeling earnings to launch a line of lip kits in 2015.
• She sold 51% of Kylie Cosmetics to publicly traded Coty, Inc. in January 2020 for $600 million; she pocketed some $540 million, pretax.
• Documents showed the business was much smaller than the family claimed for years, leading her to lose her billionaire title.
• She still owns an estimated 44% of Kylie Cosmetics.

4. Brian Chesky (Age: 40)

   - Co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, Chesky has revolutionized the way people travel and find accommodations worldwide.

5. Mark Zuckerberg (Age: 37)

   - As the founder of Facebook (now Meta Platforms, Inc.), Zuckerberg has transformed the way we connect and share information online.

6. Elizabeth Holmes (Age: 38)

   - While her story has seen ups and downs, Holmes founded Theranos, a biotech startup, with the aim of revolutionizing blood testing technology.

7. Whitney Wolfe Herd (Age: 32)

   - Founder and CEO of Bumble, Herd has disrupted the dating and networking app industry by giving women more control over their online interactions.

8. Palmer Luckey (Age: 29)

   - Luckey founded Oculus VR, a virtual reality company that played a crucial role in popularizing VR technology.

9. Ben Francis (Age: 29)

   - Founder of Gymshark, Francis has built a global fitness apparel brand catering to the needs of fitness enthusiasts.

10. Austin Russell (Age: 27)

    - Russell's Luminar Technologies is at the forefront of developing lidar technology, essential for the advancement of autonomous vehicles.

11. Alexa von Tobel (Age: 38)

    - Founder of LearnVest, a financial planning platform, von Tobel has been empowering individuals to take control of their financial futures.

12. John Collison (Age: 31)

    - Co-founder of Stripe, Collison has played a pivotal role in simplifying online payments for businesses.

13. Tobi Lütke (Age: 41)

    - As the founder and CEO of Shopify, Lütke has provided entrepreneurs with the tools to create and grow their online businesses.

14. Hayley Barna (Age: 36)

    - Co-founder of Birchbox, Barna has reshaped the beauty industry by offering personalized subscription boxes.

15. Patrick and John Collison (Age: 31 and 33, respectively)

    - The Collison brothers co-founded Stripe, an online payment processing platform that has gained immense popularity among businesses.

Conclusion

These young entrepreneurs are an inspiration to aspiring business leaders everywhere. They have shown that age is just a number when it comes to making a significant impact on the business world. Their innovative ideas, dedication, and perseverance have led to the creation of successful companies that have changed industries and shaped the way we live, work, and connect in today's rapidly evolving world. Keep an eye on these rising stars, as they continue to drive innovation and make their mark on the business world for years to come.