They’re young, resilient and ready to move their businesses forward as the pandemic recedes. Meet the entrepreneurs who comprise this year’s class of talent to watch.
20 in Their 20s: Entrepreneurs and Rising Stars of LA’s Business Community
Manny Adler
Manny Adler, Manager, Music Strategy and Programming, Snap Inc.
Akin Aliu
Akin Aliu, Agent, Creative Artists Agency
Victoria Brodsky
Victoria Brodsky, Founder and Chief Executive, DrinkLyte Co.
Mai Bui
Mai Bui, Founder and Chief Executive, Quarter20
John Dalsey
John Dalsey, Co-Founder, Nectar Hard Seltzer
Nicole Emrani Green
Nicole Emrani Green, Co-Founder and Chief Executive, Givingli Inc.
Jackson Foster
Jackson Foster, Founder and Chief Executive, Edily
Mitchella Gilbert
Mitchella Gilbert, Co-Founder and Chief Executive, Oya Femtech Apparel Inc.
Douglas Hanly
Douglas Hanly, Chief Investment Officer, Emerald Necklace Investments
Michael Naber
Michael Naber, Chief Executive, Simerse
Colton Pace
Colton Pace, Co-Founder and Chief Executive, RealAppeal Technology Solutions Inc.
Evan Quinn and George Youmans
Evan Quinn, Chief Executive, and George Youmans, Chief Revenue Officer, Hiyo Inc.
Emily Smith
Emily Smith, Founder and Chief Executive, Nufyx Inc.
William Stringer
William Stringer, Co-Founder and Chief Executive, Chisos Capital Management
Michael Vilardo
Michael Vilardo, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Emile Learning Inc.
Ryan Wengert
Ryan G. Wengert, Associate, CBRE Group Inc.
Lauren Yen
Lauren Yen, Chief Executive, Frontida Records
Anthony Zhang
Anthony Zhang, Chief Executive, Vinovest Inc.
Simone Zienna
Simone Zienna, Co-Founder, Meta Nutrition
