Indian entrepreneurs featured in ‘Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia’ consumer technology category

Forbes has recently unveiled the ninth edition of its prestigious 30 Under 30 Asia list, shining a spotlight on 300 inspiring individuals under the age of 30 who are shaping the future across the Asia-Pacific region. This year, India stands out with a group of talented entrepreneurs making waves in the Consumer Technology category.

One standout company is Rapture Innovation Labs, led by Navajith Karkera and Jagath Biddappa, the brains behind the immersive headphone brand Sonic Lamb. Their award-winning technology creates a subwoofer-like experience, earning them a spot in a prestigious sound technology accelerator program in Denmark. With funding from angel investors and grants, Rapture Innovation Labs is set to revolutionize the audio industry.

Another rising star is Schmooze, a meme-based dating app for Gen Z founded by Vidya Madhavan and Abhinav Anurag. Using AI to match users based on meme preferences, Schmooze has raised $3.2 million in seed funding, catering to the meme-centric communication style of the younger generation.

Other notable Indian innovators include George Francis of Muse wearables, Arth Chowdhary, Deyvant Bhardwaj, and Oshi Kumari of InsideFPV, and Kush Jain of ORama AI, all securing significant funding for their groundbreaking tech ventures.

With a diverse range of startups and technologies making their mark in the consumer tech landscape, India’s entrepreneurial spirit is on full display in this year’s Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list. These young visionaries are not only shaping the future of technology but also inspiring the next generation of innovators in the region.