Nine Philadelphians made it onto Forbes' prestigious 30 Under 30 list this year, representing a diverse range of industries from sports to social media, education, transportation, and gaming.
One notable inductee is Saquon Barkley, the charismatic running back who led the Philadelphia Eagles to victory in Super Bowl LIX last February. With over $2 million in endorsements under his belt, including deals with Pepsi, Toyota, and Visa, he's proving that his on-field prowess translates well to brand partnerships.
Brandon Edelman, a social media influencer known for his humor and lifestyle content, took the internet by storm with over 1 million followers across platforms. A fashion merchandising graduate from Jefferson University, Edelman transitioned to full-time content creation in 2022 and has built a reputation as Bran Flakezz.
John Huddleston, 27, is a Brown University alumnus who co-founded Albacore Inc., a defense technology company that creates autonomous underwater vehicles to deter water-based invasions. The startup has secured significant funding and is working on a massive vehicle that can patrol up to 1,000 miles.
Another sports star making waves is Jalen Hurts, the Eagles' Super Bowl LIX MVP who signed a $255 million contract extension in 2023. Forbes noted his lucrative brand deals with Beats, Sprite, and Breitling, as well as an upcoming children's book from Penguin Random House.
Penn graduates Alexandre Imbot and Eli Moraru launched The Community Grocer in 2021, which has served over 10,000 people in the city and earned over $1.15 million in revenue this year. The non-profit aims to provide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients with access to hot meals.
Kausi Raman, 28, co-founded ChompShop, a company that created a kid-safe power tool for cutting cardboard. In 2024, the duo secured a $250,000 investment after appearing on ABC's "Shark Tank." Their innovative product has gained significant attention in both industry and mainstream media.
Crystal Yang, just 18 years old, is making history as the youngest honoree. As founder of Audemy, she creates toolkits that help make video games accessible to people with visual impairments. The company has received support from major tech brands like Intel, Amazon, and Google for Nonprofits.
Last but not least, Isis Young, a former collegiate basketball player turned sports media analyst, made it onto the list. As lead WNBA analyst at NBC Sports and CBS Sports, she's breaking barriers in the industry with her expertise and training programs for athletes and young reporters.
One notable inductee is Saquon Barkley, the charismatic running back who led the Philadelphia Eagles to victory in Super Bowl LIX last February. With over $2 million in endorsements under his belt, including deals with Pepsi, Toyota, and Visa, he's proving that his on-field prowess translates well to brand partnerships.
Brandon Edelman, a social media influencer known for his humor and lifestyle content, took the internet by storm with over 1 million followers across platforms. A fashion merchandising graduate from Jefferson University, Edelman transitioned to full-time content creation in 2022 and has built a reputation as Bran Flakezz.
John Huddleston, 27, is a Brown University alumnus who co-founded Albacore Inc., a defense technology company that creates autonomous underwater vehicles to deter water-based invasions. The startup has secured significant funding and is working on a massive vehicle that can patrol up to 1,000 miles.
Another sports star making waves is Jalen Hurts, the Eagles' Super Bowl LIX MVP who signed a $255 million contract extension in 2023. Forbes noted his lucrative brand deals with Beats, Sprite, and Breitling, as well as an upcoming children's book from Penguin Random House.
Penn graduates Alexandre Imbot and Eli Moraru launched The Community Grocer in 2021, which has served over 10,000 people in the city and earned over $1.15 million in revenue this year. The non-profit aims to provide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients with access to hot meals.
Kausi Raman, 28, co-founded ChompShop, a company that created a kid-safe power tool for cutting cardboard. In 2024, the duo secured a $250,000 investment after appearing on ABC's "Shark Tank." Their innovative product has gained significant attention in both industry and mainstream media.
Crystal Yang, just 18 years old, is making history as the youngest honoree. As founder of Audemy, she creates toolkits that help make video games accessible to people with visual impairments. The company has received support from major tech brands like Intel, Amazon, and Google for Nonprofits.
Last but not least, Isis Young, a former collegiate basketball player turned sports media analyst, made it onto the list. As lead WNBA analyst at NBC Sports and CBS Sports, she's breaking barriers in the industry with her expertise and training programs for athletes and young reporters.
Saquon Barkley is lookin like a total boss with all those endorsement deals 
but honestly, what's up with Jalen Hurts getting a $255 million contract extension? that's some crazy $$$ 
from sports to social media, edutainment to defense tech - it's like they're showin' us that our passions don't have to be limited by age or industry 
. I mean, Saquon Barkley goin' from football field to brand ambassador is some next-level pivot work 
, and Kausi Raman and her partner changin' the game with kid-safe cardboard cuttin' tools - talk about innovation 
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, and Isis Young breakin' barriers as a female sports media analyst - that's some real girl power 
. And let's not forget about The Community Grocer, which is servin' up more than just food to people in need 
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. They're not afraid to take risks and try new things, and that's what we should all be inspired by - to chase our own passions, no matter how crazy they may seem 
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sounds cool but like, what makes his company so special? autonomous underwater vehicles, huh? dat sounds super complex. how much funding did he get exactly? and what's the big deal about this massive vehicle they're workin on?
like, whats the point of havin millions in endorsements if u cant even give back to the community or somethin?
I'm literally shaking with excitement!!! The 30 Under 30 list is like, my favorite thing EVER!!! 
Saquon Barkley is already a superstar on the field, but now he's breaking into the world of endorsements?!?! That's insane! 
Jalen Hurts is another athlete slaying the game, with a $255 million contract extension?!?! He's living his best life! 
and Kausi Raman with ChompShop 
What I love most about this list is that it shows us that success comes in all shapes and sizes - these individuals are proving that you don't have to fit a certain mold to make a difference. 
and kausi raman and eli moraru with their kid-safe power tool for cutting cardboard... genius! 
crystal yang is also making history as the youngest honoree, creating accessible video games for people with visual impairments. we need more people like her! 
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. Kausi Raman and his co-founder ChompShop are geniuses with their kid-safe power tool for cardboard cutting 