Yellow Jackets Included in 2025 Forbes List

In the annual list that highlights rising talent across various industries, 14 Yellow Jackets have made their mark. 

The Forbes 30 Under 30 list recognizes leaders from technology and science to entrepreneurship and social impact. Inclusion on this list not only showcases individual excellence but also underscores Georgia Tech's role as a launchpad for future leaders and changemakers. 

The 14 Georgia Tech alumni, students, and faculty members included span nine categories.

Education:

Sohan Choudhury, class of 2021, co-founder of Flint

Jinseo Park, CS 2021, co-founder of Flint

Garrett Smiley, class of 2020, founder of Sora Schools

Marketing and Advertising:

Tamara Zubatiy, Ph.D. HCC 2024, co-founder of Barometer

Healthcare:

Anirudh Joshi, BME 2017, co-founder of Valar Labs

Games:

Nestor Galarza, CS 2022, CEO, Xnestorio

Art and Style:

Marizza Delgado, graduate student in analytics, Miss New York, and Data Scientist II at Rent the Runway

Science:

Zijie Jay Wang, graduate student in computer science

Energy and Green Tech:

Fabia Farlin Athena, M.S. ECE 2022, Ph.D. ECE 2024, Stanford Global Energy Fellow

Transportation and Mobility:

Sarah Hamer, IE 2020, co-founder of RetailReady

Elizabeth Raman-Grubbs, BA 2017, founder of Supply Chain Gals

Lawson Sumner, ME 2020, co-founder of Ampere EV

Manufacturing and Industry:

Bruno Geoly, class of 2022, co-founder of Lumindt

Mia Rath, AE 2020, M.S. MSE 2022, co-founder of Lumindt