The young changemakers on our 13th annual Forbes 30 Under 30 are putting their intelligence into artificial intelligence. They’re automating more than ever, deploying AI in manufacturing (powering more-sustainable delivery routes), marketing (mass customized ads) and much more. As for the rest of the entrepreneurs on the 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30: They’re fighting climate change with carbon credit marketplaces, reinventing the 911 call, building banks and brewing up eco-friendly plastics. To assemble the list, Forbes editors (with the expertise of independent judges) evaluated more than 11,000 candidates, judging them on financials, impact, creativity and potential. The final product: 600 go-getters across 20 industries—and a peek into things to come. Kristin Stoller, Senior Editor for Forbes 30 Under 30 Lists, joins 'Forbes Talks' to discuss the process of launching this year's selections. 0:00 Introduction 0:32 How Do The Under 30 Get Chosen? 1:32 The Judges, The Criteria: A Deeper Look 2:37 Categories Of The Under 30 List 4:37 What Funding Is Like For Some Candidates On The List 5:36 Who Are The Women Highlighted On The 2024 30 Under 30 List? 7:44 How Is The 2024 List Different Than Last Year? 8:53 What Being On The 30 Under 30 List Could Mean For Branding, Partnerships, and VC Funding For Those Featured 10:55 One Word For This Year's List- 'Grit' Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/30-under-30/2024/ Subscribe to FORBES: null Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more: https://account.forbes.com/membership/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=growth_non-sub_paid_subscribe_ytdescript Stay Connected Forbes newsletters: https://newsletters.editorial.forbes.com/ Forbes on Facebook: http://fb.com/forbes Forbes Video on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/forbes Forbes Video on Instagram: http://instagram.com/forbes More From Forbes: http://forbes.com/ Forbes covers the intersection of entrepreneurship, wealth, technology, business and lifestyle with a focus on people and success.