The annual list highlights trailblazing young minds shaping the future of business, technology, and innovation across America.
Habib, recognized in the Transportation & Aerospace category, is the co founder and CEO of Burq, a delivery enablement platform that allows businesses to offer on demand delivery without the heavy burden of building their own infrastructure.
Founded in 2021 with his brother Shaban, Burq has quietly pieced together a nationwide delivery network linking more than 500 providers, including major names like Uber and DoorDash, and now operates in over 4,000 U.S. cities.
The company has raised over $10 million and counts grocery giants such as Albertsons, Safeway, and Kroger among its customers, an achievement that speaks to both ambition and execution.
Reflecting on the honor, Habib said the recognition felt pretty surreal, adding that he is grateful for everyone who’s been part of the journey so far.
Meanwhile, Hassan Chaudhry earned his spot under the Venture Capital category. A vice president at BlackRock Private Equity Partners, he leads high stakes growth equity investments from Series C to pre IPO. Since returning to BlackRock in 2023 to help build its Growth Equity platform, Chaudhry has deployed more than $800 million into promising companies.
His portfolio already includes standout names such as Groq, where he served as a board observer, and Applied Intuition, where he co led a major funding round.
With three successful exits under his belt, Chaudhry has emerged as a thoughtful yet fearless investor,someone who understands when to take bold steps and when to stay steady.
Forbes noted that competition for the list has become ‘fiercer than ever,’ with more than 10,000 applicants each year. Yet amidst shifting industries and rising expectations, the traits that define a true innovator remain unchanged, imagination, intelligence, and grit.
This year’s honorees stand at the forefront of what Forbes calls an ‘AI revolution,’ using machine learning to build robotic astronauts, reinvent creativity, and push boundaries that once seemed out of reach.
For Pakistanis around the world, the inclusion of Habib and Chaudhry is a steady reminder that talent knows no borders, and that with the right mix of vision, persistence, and courage, young people can make their mark on the global stage.
