In the early months of the pandemic, Michael Abramson returned home to Texas to plot his next career move. A former partner at storied venture capital firm Sequoia Capital, he'd kept a low public profile despite investments in flashy startups like beauty retailer Glossier and delivery app Rappi. Hoping to maintain that quiet approach in his next endeavor, he pinged a friend with a similar penchant for privacy, and billions of dollars to invest: WhatsApp billionaire Jan Koum.

Today, with Koum’s support, Abramson quietly leads Newlands, a firm that has rapidly grown into one of the largest new funds in tech. Abramson and Koum haven’t spoken publicly about Newlands, and the firm does not appear in recent funding announcements. Its corporate website is little more than a shell. But regulatory filings reveal a firm that holds nearly $10 billion in public equities, mostly tech stocks, and is beginning to make investments in the early-stage startup ecosystem.

Forbes Senior Editor, Alex Conrad joins 'Forbes Talks' with Diane Brady to discuss the mystery of Newlands' history and big players.

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Ariel Katz cofounded H1 Inc with Ian Sax in 2017. H1 Inc is a healthcare data technology company based in New York. H1's database is used by healthcare and pharmaceutical companies by identifying healthcare professionals open to partnering on research in order to accelerate development of drugs and other treatments. The company has raised over 200 million in funding, has acquired over 400 employees worldwide.

Ariel speaks with Forbes Senior Editor, Kristin Stoller at Founder's Forum explaining how research is vital to healthcare discoveries and the impact of AI on the healthcare industry.

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The young changemakers on our 13th annual Forbes 30 Under 30 are putting their intelligence into artificial intelligence. They’re automating more than ever, deploying AI in manufacturing (powering more-sustainable delivery routes), marketing (mass customized ads) and much more. As for the rest of the entrepreneurs on the 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30: They’re fighting climate change with carbon credit marketplaces, reinventing the 911 call, building banks and brewing up eco-friendly plastics.

To assemble the list, Forbes editors (with the expertise of independent judges) evaluated more than 11,000 candidates, judging them on financials, impact, creativity and potential. The final product: 600 go-getters across 20 industries—and a peek into things to come.

Kristin Stoller, Senior Editor for Forbes 30 Under 30 Lists, joins 'Forbes Talks' to discuss the process of launching this year's selections.

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Tirza Barnes, founder of Tirza Motivates is focused on pursuing her purpose: “to build-up and encourage women."

Barnes sat down with Reporter Rosemarie Miller to discuss her business and what her secret is to creating "conscience, caring leaders".

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James Peyer is the CEO and Founder of Cambrian. Peyer's goal with his pharma-bio company is to create healthier drugs that lengthen lifespans and improve overall health in individuals. Peyer was previously Managing Partner with Apollo Ventures, the first global longevity-focused venture capital firm. He is a graduate of UT Southwestern (National Science Foundation Fellow) with a PhD in blood and stem cell biology.

James and Diane Brady speak at Founder's Forum about Cambrian's newest business developments, timelines of producing Cambrian's products and how a healthier lifestyle holds as much influence as good medicine.

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Gil Feig is the Cofounder of MERGE, a B2B platform that helps companies build software integrations ranging from HR to Accounting to . With Merge’s Unified API, developers integrate just once with one API, for all integrations. After college, Feig started working as a computer engineer for a called, Canvas and then decided to found MERGE with longtime friend Shensi Ding in 2020. Gil graduated from Columbia University with a Bachelors of Science in Computer Engineering.

Gil Feig, Cofounder of MERGE speaks with Forbes reporter, Alex York on the B2B market in 10 years, how MERGE remains solution driven, and AI.

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Founder, Abhi Ramesh first made the Forbes Social Entrepreneurs List in 2020. His company Misfits Markets is a subscription service for "ugly" organic produce and is designed to break the cycle of food waste.The organization has helped rescue more than 10 million pounds of food since its 2018 inception.

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Cyrus Farivar, a senior writer for Forbes, joins ‘Forbes Talks’ to discuss Cruise robotaxis halting operations nationwide. The stunning announcement comes just two days after California regulators revoked the company’s permit statewide, finding that Cruise’s vehicles are “not safe for the public’s operation” and that the cars pose “an unreasonable risk to the public.”

After ceasing operations in California on Tuesday, Cruise continued in Phoenix, Arizona, and in Austin and Houston, two of Texas’ largest cities. However, the entire robotaxi fleet nationwide has now been grounded.

In its brief thread, Cruise said that the company needed to “take steps to rebuild public trust…even if it means doing things that are uncomfortable or difficult.”

Earlier this month, at its peak, Cruise had a fleet of 400 robotaxis nationwide.

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Sophia Webster is a British luxury accessories designer, she founded her eponymous label in 2012. Webster is most known for her playful, yet bold designs and has accomplished distribution in over 200 retailers worldwide. In 2014, Marie Claire named Webster as one of 7 designers who represented the future of British fashion. In 2015, Webster's 'Riri' shoe went on display at the Victoria & Albert Museum as part of their 'Shoes: Pleasure and Pain' exhibition. In 2018, Webster opened her second boutique in Chelsea, London.

Sophia Webster speaks with Forbes reporter, Rosemarie Miller about her book, Oh My Gosh, I Love Your Shoes detailing her art/design background, the highs and lows of bringing her brand to life, and resilience.

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Kevin Guo is the Cofounder and CEO of Hive. Guo has over seven years of experience in VC and startup companies. Kevin completed BA, BS, and Master's degrees from Stanford University. In 2017, Kevin pivoted their career to focus on AI, previously they were with Mithril Capital Management, where they worked on investments in enterprise software, consumer internet, and healthcare.

Kevin Guo, chats with Alex York at Founder's Forum about the possible changes to come with AI, how he founded Hive, and how Hive builds tools to that help the greater good through technology.

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