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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

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Katherine Backman | Age: 29

Co-founder, Nora’s Non-Dairy

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Devesh Bharadwaj | Age: 26

CEO, Pani Energy

Devesh

Lawrence Buchan | Age: 29

Co-founder + CEO, Arbutus Medical

Arbutus

Frankie Cena | Age: 28

Founding director, Fostering Debate Talent

Cena

Aaron Chin | Age: 29

CEO, Organika Health Products

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Mikaella Go + Tony Yu | Ages: 29

Co-founders, Vessi Footwear

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Marissa Grootes | Age: 29

Founder + CEO, Stil Classics

Stil Classics

Madison Guy | Age: 25

Founder + co-CEO, GrantMe Education Consulting

Guy

Sarah Henderson | Age: 29

Founder, Hudson and Oak

Henderson

Ryley Humphry | Age: 29

Co-owner + vice-president, sales, Naked Snacks; Development officer, UBC Sauder School of Business

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Brooke Johansen | Age: 29

Co-owner, Park & Fifth Clothing Co.

Brooke

Erin Josephy | Age: 29

Co-founder + managing partner, Kismet Industries

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Sydney Koby | Age: 29

Founder + CEO, Bite Snacks Nutrition

Sydney

Eve Laird | Age: 29

Founder, Eve’s Crackers

Eve Laird

Jessica Luongo | Age: 28

Co-founder and director, AmoVino Distributors

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Jeremy Martin | Age: 29

Founder, Loaded Athletics

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Bethany McNeill | Age: 29

Founder + CEO, MB Pension and Benefits Group

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Arman Mottaghi | Age: 27

Co-founder + CEO, Lambda Science

Mottaghi

Amin Niri | Age: 25

Co-founder + CEO, Flex A.I.

Amin Niri

Braden Parker | Age: 28

Co-founder + CEO, Casca Designs

Braden Parker

Bryden Pelletier | Age: 28

Vice-president, Vancouver Fire Fighters’ Union Local 18

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Arushi Raina | Age: 28

Program manager, SCI Accelerate, Praxis Spinal Cord Institute

Arushi Raina

Sarah Sangha | Age: 29

Founder + CEO, Vellum Wellness

Sangha

Jess Sternberg | Age: 29

Co-founder + CEO, Free Label Clothing

Sternberg

Alexa Suter | Age: 29

Founder, Studio Media; Founder, Huha

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Michelle Tran | Age: 28

Co-founder, Meraki Beauty Bar

Meraki

Ania Wysocka | Age: 29

Founder, Rootd; Program director, Alacrity Canada

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Jennifer Zhang | Age: 29

CEO + principal, Concrete Cashmere

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