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Yes it is a scam.They are just made to make us feel it's like something dope being in Forbes list. In that case oscars is also a scam too

Moh maya hai elite lists. But anyway who cares man.

Yup it’s completely a scam. New gen scam. Once upon a time it was tech crunch and startups and now founders thinking differently and trying to build their own brand image.

Indeed, some one I know featured on 30 under 30 and when enquired, it was paid as expected.

There are multiple categories created under Forbes 30U30 where these entrepreneurs get featured

Forbes india to be specific they are sellouts

Sab fake hai aajkal Forbes me. i'm sure money is involved. Some of the selected people are literally nobodys. Not a list i look upto anymore,

I’ve always taken these lists with a grain of salt. It’s nice recognition, but at the end of the day, the real measure of success is your impact and sustainability in your field.

Forbes might be losing credibility with these practices. If they don't tighten their selection process, they risk becoming irrelevant. It’s a shame because being on their list used to mean something significant.

Paisa haoh badi badi baate bhai. 🤣🤣

I think Forbes tries to maintain a balance, but the increase in the number of categories dilutes the prestige. Plus, with the rise of social media, it’s easier for people to inflate their achievements.

As someone who works in public relations, I can tell you that getting on these lists often involves a lot of behind-the-scenes work. It’s not necessarily about bribing, but having the right connections and a strong PR strategy can make a huge difference.

Forbes has always been a mix of genuine achievers and those with good marketing teams. It’s become more apparent recently, but it's not entirely new. Still, it's disappointing to see it so blatantly.

I've heard rumours that there’s a lot of lobbying and networking involved to get on these lists. It wouldn't surprise me if there's some financial incentive too. It's frustrating to see genuinely talented people getting overlooked.

Very true

I’ve been wondering the same thing! It does seem like the quality of the Forbes 30 under 30 list has gone down over the years. It makes you question the criteria they use. Are these people really achieving something remarkable or just good at self-promotion?