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Young PH entrepreneurs on Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ Asia 2017

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Pinoy youth did it again. Four Filipino and one Philippine-based Iranian entrepreneurs made it to the coveted “30 Under 30” Asia 2017 list of business magazine Forbes. 

The second annual list recognizes 300 influential Asians in 10 categories, including Consumer Technology; Enterprise Technology; Entertainment and Sports; The Arts; Finance and Venture Capital; Industry, Manufacturing and Energy; Healthcare and Science; Social Entrepreneur; Media, Marketing and Advertising; and Retail and Commerce. 

Forbes Media senior digital editor Rana Wehbe says this year’s list highlights the diversity in the Asian region, what with under-30 individuals pushing the boundaries for innovation. 

“It’s fascinating to see how these millennials are using technology to disrupt their industries, empower their communities, and overcome cultural barriers,” enthuses Wehbe.

Get to know the Filipinos who were chosen:

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Maricor Bunal, 29

The chief operating officer of Growthsolutions, whose website Loansolutions.ph, has helped 2,000 lenders with an average loan amount of $2,220. 

Matthew Cua, 28

The founder of SkyEye Analytics, a startup which started as a university project in 2013, that designs its own drones to perform aerial surveys and produce maps or models for customers.

Gian Scottie Javelona, 24

The founder of OrangeApps, a cloud-based platform that allows schools and universities to manage student enrolment, grades, HR and payroll, among others. 

Carl Ocab, 23

The founder of his eponymous Internet marketing firm which quickly became one of the highest-ranked sites on Google in the Philippines for its keywords “make more money.” 

Shabab Shabibi, 21

The Iranian co-founder of Machine Ventures, a Philippine-based incubator providing financial support and management guidance to people trying to start their own businesses in the country. 

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