Nick Cherukuri
Forbes released its ninth annual “30 Under 30” list, featuring the latest class of 600 young entrepreneurs, risk-takers and game changers who are redefining what it means to innovate and lead.
The Forbes 30 Under 30 list Class of 2020 includes 30
honorees for each of the 20 categories. Each honoree under 30 years old was
given an in-depth evaluation over the course of Forbes’ vetting process,
leveraging the organization’s wide-reaching community of skilled reporters and
trusted judges, the release said.
The 2020 list includes a diverse and unique class of
individuals, with nearly half (48 percent) identifying as either an immigrant
or first generation. This year New York beat out San Francisco, with 21 percent
of honorees hailing from the big apple compared to 17 percent from San
Francisco. The two cities were followed by Los Angeles (12 percent), Boston (6
percent) and Chicago (3 percent)
Nick Cherukuri (25),
according to the Forbes report, wasn't deterred by the failed consumer roll-out
of Google Glass: He believes that augmented reality glasses can "have a
life changing impact on the way workers go about their everyday tasks."
ThirdEye has launched several different models of its smart glasses with
features like live video streaming and 3D modeling, and has racked up $5
million in paid contracts, with over 500 apps for its platform.
ThirdEye is a leader in smart glasses and
AR/MR software development. ThirdEye X Series Mixed Reality Glasses and
ThirdEye Workspace App software platforms are used by organizations around the world.
Vasu Prathipati (26), first startup, a marketing automation company, failed
miserably. Undeterred, he decided to tackle customer service. Enter MaestroQA,
which has raised $6.25 million and has 200 paying customers for its software
that helps manage customer service with quality assurance and coaching tools.
The company says it's profitable, the Forbes report said.
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