Looking for some good news? This year’s winners give us plenty of reasons to stay optimistic about the future of business in B.C.
Many of these young business leaders, who span industries ranging from apparel and food to construction and education, will face adversity as the province tries to recover from COVID-19. But as we’ve already seen, they don’t tend to let obstacles hold them back.
For the second year, women dominate the 30 Under 30—accounting for a record 20 winners this time around. Once again, sustainability is a major theme, along with helping others during the pandemic and beyond. Congratulations to the class of 2020. More than ever, you give us hope for tomorrow.
Stories by Nathan Caddell, Alyssa Hirose, Dee Hon, Nick Rockel and Jessica Natale Woollard
Kaylee Astle | Age: 29
Director of operations and finance, Spocket; Founder, MobSquad
Katherine Backman | Age: 29
Co-founder, Nora’s Non-Dairy
Devesh Bharadwaj | Age: 26
CEO, Pani Energy
Lawrence Buchan | Age: 29
Co-founder + CEO, Arbutus Medical
Frankie Cena | Age: 28
Founding director, Fostering Debate Talent
Aaron Chin | Age: 29
CEO, Organika Health Products
Mikaella Go + Tony Yu | Ages: 29
Co-founders, Vessi Footwear
Marissa Grootes | Age: 29
Founder + CEO, Stil Classics
Madison Guy | Age: 25
Founder + co-CEO, GrantMe Education Consulting
Sarah Henderson | Age: 29
Founder, Hudson and Oak
Ryley Humphry | Age: 29
Co-owner + vice-president, sales, Naked Snacks; Development officer, UBC Sauder School of Business
Brooke Johansen | Age: 29
Co-owner, Park & Fifth Clothing Co.
Erin Josephy | Age: 29
Co-founder + managing partner, Kismet Industries
Sydney Koby | Age: 29
Founder + CEO, Bite Snacks Nutrition
Eve Laird | Age: 29
Founder, Eve’s Crackers
Jessica Luongo | Age: 28
Co-founder and director, AmoVino Distributors
Jeremy Martin | Age: 29
Founder, Loaded Athletics
Bethany McNeill | Age: 29
Founder + CEO, MB Pension and Benefits Group
Arman Mottaghi | Age: 27
Co-founder + CEO, Lambda Science
Amin Niri | Age: 25
Co-founder + CEO, Flex A.I.
Braden Parker | Age: 28
Co-founder + CEO, Casca Designs
Bryden Pelletier | Age: 28
Vice-president, Vancouver Fire Fighters’ Union Local 18
Arushi Raina | Age: 28
Program manager, SCI Accelerate, Praxis Spinal Cord Institute
Sarah Sangha | Age: 29
Founder + CEO, Vellum Wellness
Jess Sternberg | Age: 29
Co-founder + CEO, Free Label Clothing
Alexa Suter | Age: 29
Founder, Studio Media; Founder, Huha
Michelle Tran | Age: 28
Co-founder, Meraki Beauty Bar
Ania Wysocka | Age: 29
Founder, Rootd; Program director, Alacrity Canada
Jennifer Zhang | Age: 29
CEO + principal, Concrete Cashmere
