Today’s modern internet age has kinda proved that becoming a rich person in 2024 and beyond is for everyone, but it takes time, effort, and a whole lot of dedication. Just a few decades ago, you couldn’t even imagine seeing a young CEO of a company, but now it is completely different, many young people are finding billion-dollar companies and becoming CEOs. Today though, we’re here to take a good look at who are the top 10 youngest CEOs in the world as of 2024. And keep in mind, these younger CEOs in the world are inspirations for many, and that’s why what they do is super important. So, let’s now just get to the list, shall we?

1. Advait Thakur

Well, do you even remember what you were doing at 21? Probably studying and having fun, right? Just so you know though, Advait Thakur happens to be the youngest CEO in the whole world today, heading a company named Apex Infosys India is a leading company in IoT and artificial intelligence, and yes, he’s just 21 years old now. Advait started his entrepreneurial journey way back when he was just 9 years old and developed his first website, at 14, he built an online digital agency, and the rest is history and stuff that has converted into present success, you know? For now, though, he balances academic classes, studying at KJ Somaiya College in Mumbai, while steering an international company, keeping that innovation thing going.

2. Ritesh Agarwal

From being a teenager who sold SIM cards to the man who made revolutionary changes in international hospitality, Ritesh Agarwal is nothing short of a wonder himself at just 31, that we can say for sure.  He has got OYO Rooms, in fact, he’s the founder and mastermind behind an entirely new concept of affordable yet high-end accommodation, thanks to operating in more than 80 countries. So, a valuation of over $9 billion and a personal net worth of more than $1.1 billion make him the new self-made billionaire in the scene.

3. Evan Spiegel

Snapchat is a super popular name today and we all know about that, you know, it is just the result of the visionary thinking of Evan Spiegel, the 34-year-old co-founder, and CEO of Snap Inc. Innovations such as Stories and augmented reality filters in doing more transformed the way people interact with social media. Sure enough, he was also a billionaire at the age of 26 and continues to maintain Snap Inc.’s relevance in a fiercely aggressive industry. In 2024, he has a net worth of $3.4 billion and is certainly a force to contend with in tech.

4. Jared Hecht

Sure enough, not many CEOs would interchange jobs like Jared Hecht. Why do we say that? Well, the 37-year-old who doubles as CEO of Fundera, where he codes a lifeline for small businesses, was co-founder of GroupMe, which later got picked by Microsoft. Fundera links entrepreneurs to various lenders, all answering their financing needs with great efficiency. One’s ability to interface and innovate across domains tells the marks of a leader. That’s why Jared has nicely placed himself as a stellar individual in modern financial services.

5. David Karp

You see, just at 21, David Karp launched a platform known as Tumblr which literally created waves in online creative expression, remember that? Sure enough, he is now 38 and the extremely successful young success remains a cultural moment in digital history. The blogging and social networking innovations by Tumblr saw millions of users before the acquisition by Yahoo. Karp does not join or contribute to the company but his contribution to the tech world continues to inspire a generation of innovators.

6. Ben Kaufman

Keep in mind that retail is not limited to just selling goods, and 38-year-old Ben Kaufman has proved that with the retail concept that combines shopping with fun participation. Like, before CAMP, Kaufman paid the bills with Mophie, one of the best-known brands for Apple accessories. Unlike other family shops, CAMP takes shopping into the world of creativity with a commerce standpoint. And just so you know, Ben seems to have this magic ingredient to make things come from ideas to engaging ventures.

7. Suhas Gopinath

Now 38, he was just 17 when he established Globals Incorporated, breaking all records to become the youngest CEO in the world at that time. Just so you know, he is still running the company, which specializes in software development and mobile applications. Suhas has made his mark on the world stage and on Indian shores with accolades such as the Rajyotsava Award of India.

8. Mark Zuckerberg

Next on the list, of course, he is 40 years old but never needs an introduction. Under his leadership as CEO of Meta Platforms, Mark turned over billions of communication lines across the world. Besides, where he leads, Meta is grappling with artificial intelligence and virtual reality, in imagining future interactions between technology and human beings, and it seems like things are going really well. With his net worth estimated at 214 billion dollars, Zuckerberg’s constant obsession with new technologies ensures that Meta will always be a giant in this continuously entering tech scene.

9. Robert L. Reffkin

You see, from White House Fellow to the CEO of Comprocessable, Inc., Robert L. Reffkin, 45, is driving innovation in real estate right now, and do you even know about that?. Reffkin, who was a partner at McKinsey & Company, brought Compass into the market as a powerful platform for agents. Bringing the agents closer to the process, their work creates the boost and end-to-end transparency in the real estate market as he shows how impactful technology is on traditional companies.

10. Matthew J. Meloy

Last on the list, you see, Matthew J. Meloy, the 46-year-old Chief Executive Officer of Targa Resources Corp., is piloting sustainability in the energy industry. Targa, whose headquarters is in Houston, has reached a level of growth that it has never been before with Meloy at the center of it all, like, they have the largest natural gas and viaduct and by-products infrastructure in the city.

Conclusion

There you have it, these are by far the youngest CEOs in the world right now. Sure, there could be many other younger ones, but keep in mind that we only listed the ones who have a bigger impact on the world and they’re kinda doing something extraordinary.