A business founder is usually filled with passion, vision, and has a strong emotional bond with their business.

Claudia Stankler, Chief Operating Officer of Connectd, shows us how a corporate job can allow you to have a life outside work while feeling as motivated and fulfilled as a founder.

Connectd is a community-driven technology platform that connects investors and advisors with leading and relevant startups. The tech company boasts over 1,500 members across the globe.

In addition to being listed in Forbes 30 Under 30, Claudia holds a master’s degree in psychology and was the President of the University of St Andrews Psychology and Neuroscience Society in 2015.

In this episode, Claudia shares with Alberto the importance of work-life balance, the relevance of her psychology degree to her professional role, and how she defines success as a corporate professional and a person.

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Building a business is not always about finding an external gap in the market. Ahana Banerjee looked inward to what mattered to her to come up with a business idea while at university.

After experiencing severe acne through her teenage years, Ahana deleted her Instagram account and was determined to develop a platform for people to share their experiences with acne without being judged.

She developed Clear, a first-of-its-kind app that allows you to track your skincare routine and connect with other users who might be experiencing similar issues. Within two years, it was valued at $19 million.

In this episode, Ahana and Alberto discuss the unobvious benefits of having no experience in business, managing rapid growth, and driving innovation out of personal need.

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What is the key to becoming a successful influencer?

Jordan Schwarzenberger is a university dropout with a passion for media enterprise. After working at one of the best European talent agencies, Jordan spotted a gap in the market and co-founded Arcade Media, a management company with a single client: The Sidemen, one of the biggest and most successful YouTube collectives, including KSI as a lead member.

In this episode, Jordan and Alberto discuss the importance of university education, the balance between spiritual and financial success, and whether having just one client is truly the smartest approach.

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Most people don’t start a business because they don’t think they have a groundbreaking idea. Arian Zandi proves this wrong, emphasizing that implementation is more important than the initial idea.

Arian Zandi decided to quit his corporate career in strategy consulting to follow his passion for entrepreneurship. In 2018, Arian co-founded Emerald Hospitality Group. Many would argue that the hospitality industry is very tough, but Arian’s approach to business is industry-agnostic. While some industries may be more competitive than others, the success of a company in any industry hinges on the implementation of the idea and the governance of the business. By 2024, Emerald Hospitality Group employs over 200 people, has nine-figure revenue, and has been listed by the Sunday Times as Britain's 100 fastest private companies. 

In this episode, Alberto is joined by his twin, business partner, and co-founder of Emerald Hospitality Group, Arian Zandi. They discuss the benefits of being an entrepreneur, the sacrifices involved, and the importance of a balanced co-founder relationship.

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Do you think you need to study a technology-related field to build a company in the tech space?

This is the story of Alisha Fredriksson, a gymnast who became an expert in climate crisis mitigation technologies and raised millions to found a company aiming to change the world.

Global shipping accounts for 11% of total emissions in the transport sector, and its carbon footprint could increase by a shocking 250% by 2050 if left unchecked.

But Alisha Fredriksson’s company, Seabound, has a plan to stop this in its tracks.

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Did you start a business but failed in your first attempt?

Eliot Jabès built an e-commerce platform to sell second hand sneakers. After hard work and dedication, it still failed. Instead of giving up, Eliot applied all the lessons learned from his first failed business to build what is today a big tech company worth millions of dollars.

Eliot co-founded Stockly, a platform that enables e-retailers to sell products they don't have in stock by arranging for the products to be shipped from other official resellers and brands within the network.

In this episode, Eliot discusses with Alberto the concept of building a business with your best friend, the importance of learning from mistakes, fundraising techniques, and Elliot’s uneasy relationship with success.

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Success is often depicted as an almost unattainable goal. People will tell you that to achieve it, you need wealth, connections, experience, and luck.

In this brand-new podcast, 30 & Thriving, hosted by Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur Alberto Zandi, you’ll discover that success can be defined in numerous ways and, crucially, that the path to success isn’t always uniform.

In each episode, join Alberto for a candid, in-depth conversation with the brightest young entrepreneurs, leaders, and future stars—all of whom share one common achievement: they’ve secured a coveted spot on Forbes 30 Under 30.

We’ll delve into their journeys, aiming to humanize the image of an entrepreneur. The conversations will explore their highs and lows, insecurities, and problem-solving methodologies. We will learn that success has many shapes and definitions, and that the journey to achieve it is more relatable to everyone than we might think.

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