Forbes - Meet the class of 2022 🎓

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Under 30 America

This week Forbes unveiled the latest 30 Under 30 list for North America, the guide to the people who will define the next decade.

2022 also marks the 10th anniversary of our Under 30 franchise. As Under 30 Editor Alexandra Wilson writes, many of the names from our first edition in 2012 have gone on to shape our lives today. From Kevin Systrom, whose startup called Instagram had just 7 employees, to Daniel Ek, who had just launched Spotify in the United States.

This year’s honorees have defied the odds, navigating a global pandemic, supply chain crunches and isolation to build ventures that are resilient and destined to change the world. Meet the class of 2022 here.

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5 things we learned

Germany announced a lockdown for the unvaccinated. New restrictions will barr the unvaccinated from almost all businesses and public spaces. Vaccinations could become compulsory from February.

European startups are starting to close the equity gap with Silicon Valley. Europe’s biggest startups are finally giving their workers generous stock options, mirroring the trend across the Atlantic. It isn’t all rosy though, tricky tax policies could cause future headaches for employees.

The FBI can now force you to unlock your smartphone. New language used in search warrants can now allow authorities to force people to unlock their devices, in some cases using any form of biometrics. And when they say any form, they mean it. 

Cyber Monday sales fell for the first time ever. Following the Black Friday flop, so called ‘Cyber Monday’, also suffered from the supply chain crisis, prompting shoppers to buy earlier. 

You can holiday in the House of Gucci’s most glamorous filming locations. Take a trip through Milan, Lake Como and St Moritz in our expert guide.

The good

The cycle of self-doubt can be broken. Sometimes we create our own ‘internal glass ceilings’, a form of self-imposed limitations that hold us back. Learn how to fight back.

The bad

A German doctor who boasted of giving 20,000 homemade Covid vaccines. Dr Stöcker told the German media he opted not to pursue official approval for his vaccine because it would ‘take too long and cost millions”. He claimed a 97% efficacy rate.

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Do this

Join Naomi Campbell, Cynthia Nixon and Anne Wojcicki at the Forbes Power Women's Summit. Join Forbes in conversation with a powerful collection of pioneering women who are rising to today's challenges, building billion dollar businesses and spearheading positive change in their respective spheres. December 9, 2021, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET - Virtual Event, free to register.

Watch

Sand became a high value commodity. The type need for construction is in short supply, struggling to keep up with the rapid pace of urbanization. Learn how this boom is putting our ecosystems under stress. Forbes, free to watch worldwide.

Listen

Melatonin supplements don’t improve your sleep. While many people swear by this ‘hormone of darkness', Brain scientist Matt Walker explains it’s true role in our sleep, and why other lifestyle choices can be a far more effective sleep aid. TED, free to listen worldwide.

Read

An outsider's guide to humans. Through the lens of someone with autism spectrum disorder, computational biologist Camilla Pang uses science to understand the human condition in all its strangeness. Penguin, from $16.

Taste

Plant-based recipes to enjoy with champagne. Crispy yuca with peach, tomato, and cardamom sauce is just one of the plant-based dishes created by TV host and producer chef Sophia Roe. And they all go great with bubbles.

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