How Forbes Compiled The 2026 AI 50 List

Forbes’ AI 50 list spotlights the most promising privately held companies applying artificial intelligence to solve real-world challenges.

Energy Storage Boom Propels Former Huawei Executive Into Billionaire Ranks

The Middle East conflict, coupled with rising electricity usage due to AI, is boosting demand for energy storage products such as those from China’s Sigenergy Technology. The investor optimism has made founder Xu Yingtong a billionaire with a net worth…

Malaysia’s 50 Richest 2026: A Robust Ringgit And A Hot IPO Market Power Tycoons’ Wealth

An economy that expanded 5.2% in 2025, an appreciating ringgit and a buoyant IPO market that had a total of 60 new listings last year created momentum that bolstered the collective wealth of Malaysia’s tycoons nearly 30% to $116 billion.

This Pill May Help Pancreatic Cancer Patients Live Longer

In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at the top self-made healthcare entrepreneurs, the latest 30 Under 30 Science & Healthcare list, and more.

Meet The Asian Billionaires Powering The Global AI Boom

The world’s AI advance has deep roots in Asia, as the region is home to advanced semiconductor manufacturing, rapid data center buildouts and the development of highly cost-efficient large language models that are powering services in the West.

Mercor’s 23-Year-Old Billionaire Founders Grapple With Employee Fraud And North Korean Infiltration

Founded in 2023 by 20-somethings, data labeling startup Mercor exploded to $1 billion in annualized revenue run rate in September. Now it’s confronting a wave of challenges, including an employee stealing money, security blunders and cultural growing p…

30 Under 30 Europe AI 2026: The Young Entrepreneurs Harnessing The Power Of Artificial Intelligence To Solve Problems

The 2026 Forbes Under 30 Europe AI list features up-and-coming founders using the technology to reinvent hiring, manufacturing and defense.

30 Under 30 Europe Manufacturing & Industry 2026: The Builders Bringing AI, Robotics And Data To Industry

From factory floors to orbit, these Under 30 founders are building high-growth startups transforming Europe’s industrial economy.

30 Under 30 Europe Science & Healthcare 2026: The Founders Using AI To Empower Patients And Unlock Scientific Mysteries

These young entrepreneurs, researchers and doctors are improving healthcare, empowering patients and building the hardware of the future.