Zepto founders top Hurun India’s list of ‘Top 100 under 30’

The recently unveiled Hurun India Top 100 Under 30 List 2023 has showcased inspiring success stories of young entrepreneurs making waves in various industries. Let’s dive into the achievements of the top-ranking individuals who have earned their places in this prestigious list.

1. Zepto Founders: Kaivalya Vohra and Aadit Palicha

Kaivalya Vohra (21) and Aadit Palicha (22), the founders of the Quick Commerce app Zepto, have claimed the top spots. Zepto’s commitment to delivering a diverse array of products within minutes has garnered attention, making it the first Indian unicorn of 2023 with a valuation of $1.4 billion.

2. Neelakantha Bhanu Prakash: The Human Calculator

At a close second is Neelakantha Bhanu Prakash (24), founder of Bhanzu. Beyond his entrepreneurial endeavors, he is globally recognized as the world’s fastest human calculator. His research initiative has positively impacted over 2 million students in India.

3. Diverse Talents Making Waves

Rahul Rawat (24) of Space Technology Digantara and Anirudh Singla (24) of Content Marketing Pepper secured the fourth and fifth positions, showcasing the diverse talents emerging from India’s youth.

4. Leading Women Entrepreneurs

Devanshi Kejriwal (27), co-founder of Skillmatics, leads the charge among women entrepreneurs. The edtech startup focuses on children’s skills through games. Other remarkable women entrepreneurs include Neetu Yadav, Vrushali Prasade, Sonakshi Nathasni, and Sai Gole, contributing to fields from agriculture technology to AI-based marketing.

5. Empowering Merchants and Transforming Industries

Sonakshi Nathasni, co-founder of Bikaya, secured the fourth position for empowering merchants to set up their shops on WhatsApp. Sai Gole, co-founder of Bharat Agri, holds the fifth position for transforming agriculture with innovative solutions.