An entrepreneur who saves bees around the world, a researcher that helps doctors diagnose patients using artificial intelligence, and three companies leading mass protests against violence against women – these are just three examples of the groundbreaking young people who populate the 2019 cycle of our 30 Under 30 project. Over the past three years, more than 150 young leaders have been added to Forbes Israel’s influential community of up and coming young leaders.

After a long process of gathering candidates, sorting and screening them, 60 were chosen who possess extraordinary talent, the spirit of action and ideas that are changing the world. Like every year, about half are from the field of technology and science and the other half from other disciplines – economics, to media and diplomacy, through sport and entertainment. Get a glimpse of some of the stars of our list – and all that they promise towards a brighter future for all of us.
The economic periphery has a tremendous advantage in the world of research