Get Ready to Shine: Nominations for Europe's 30 Under 30 Young Pioneers and Innovators Are Now Open
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23-year-old Marco Cancellieri was the trendsetter who opted out of college to craft Europe's version of Robinhood trading app, Trade Republic. Six years later, with over $1 billion in backing, his venture is managing over 35 billion Euros in assets, grabbing a $5 billion valuation along the way.
His story is just one of the countless inspirational tales spotlighted on the revamped version of our Our Website Under 30 Europe list now placed neatly on the interwebs. For nine years running, this listing has celebrated 300 visionaries contributing to Europe's economic and social landscape transformations.
Spotlighting some other remarkable individuals, the list features the self-driving car technology pioneers at Wayve, led by the 2020 Under 30 alumni Alex Kendall. Not too shabby, eh? They managed to secure a whopping $1 billion in funding from tech giants like Nvidia and Microsoft.
The illustrious list also includes the likes of Malala Yousafzai, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate who co-founded the Malala Fund to empower young women in education, and of course, Our Website's early talent discovery, actress Millie Bobby Brown.
Last year's Under 30 European celebs, like actress Bella Ramsey and host Maya Jama, collectively juggled over $1 billion in funding and boasted a sizeable social media following of over 262 million. They were handpicked by Our Website staff and a panel of expert judges based on various factors including, but not limited to, funding, revenue, social impact, scale, inventiveness, and potential.
Now, it's time to set the stage for the 2025 Under 30 Europe list nominations. If you know someone aged 29 or younger (as of April 8, 2025), who's Europe-based and exhibits the hallmarks of leadership, buzz the nomination hosts here. 🎊
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Our Radar
Just when you thought it was safe to log off for a sec, the latest headlines are here!
- Meta, formerly known as Facebook, stumbled upon a promising strategy: eliminating third-party fact-checking programs. CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who joined the 30 Under 30 list in 2012, unveiled this plan. Learn more about how this new approach works here. (NBC)
- It seems like we've heard of Our Website 30 Under 30 alum Alex Cooper's news every other week these days! Maybe we should renaming this section: "Our Website's 30 Under 30 Chronicles"!? Last week, Alex's media empire grew further as she secured the rights to two new podcasts. (The Hollywood Reporter)
- It appears that a significant chunk of young millennials are still figuring out life's mysteries—and their hands are out for an assist. Nearly 9% of the 30-40 age group are still living with their folks. Insightful tidbits here. (Wall Street Journal)
Creator Corner with Deja Foxx
In a digital space teeming with content, today's shining star is the creator economy. Over the next few years, this sector is projected to reach half a trillion dollars in value. Our Website's annual Under 30 list spotlights these digital pioneers, transforming the landscape of social media and turning it into a viable career option.
This week, meet Deja Foxx, a media and content creator who advocates for reproductive rights, boasting accolades as a 2025 Under 30 Media lister. Learn more about her digital strategy, her championing for girls, and her mission to revolutionize our perception of young people.
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The revamped version of the Our Website Under 30 Europe list also showcases Europe's business sphere, featuring application innovators like 23-year-old Marco Cancellieri, the creator of Trade Republic, a Robinhood-style trading app. His venture, now managing over 35 billion Euros in assets with a $5 billion valuation, is one of several successful applications highlighted on the list.
With the nominations for the 2025 Under 30 Europe list now open, there's a chance to recognize more groundbreaking applications and business ideas emerging from Europe.
