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Stories Shaping Greater Phoenix
Real stories from innovators, creators, and community leaders redefining what’s possible here — and showing a new way to city.

Innovation Stories

Caris Life Sciences | A New Way to Fight Cancer

Precision medicine pioneer Caris Life Sciences added 360,000 human life-years to the planet in 2025.

Bluetail's AI software took off when Copper Sky Capital put the money behind the talent in Greater Phoenix.

Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona is combatting the impacts of fast fashion with trailblazing recycling innovation.

Carvana's vending machine and customer service has transformed the car-buying industry.

Backed by generations of athletes, Kids That Rip churns out champions on and off the half-pipe in Greater Phoenix.

The local hotspot and its relentless stage promoter who saved live entertainment.

A James Beard-winning restaurant that brought home to Phoenix from 8,500 miles away.

Innovators Making an ImpactThe Forbes 30 Under 30 Local Arizona list features young innovators and entrepreneurs shaping the future. Meet the rising stars in our state.

Audrey Adams
27 | Cofounder, Metabolic Makeover Academy

Ahmad Alatrash
28 | Cofounder, Mesquite Fresh Street Mex

Alexis Bensberg
26 | Business Strategist, Arizona Department of Housing

Amy Bockerstette
27 | Golfer and Founder, I GOT THIS Foundation

Camille Campbell
21 | Founder, The Da Vinci League

Dylan Capshaw
20 | Founder, Stemistry

Corbin Carroll
25 | Outfielder, Arizona Diamondbacks

Nina Cedro and Erica Kazuko
27 and 28 | Cofounders, TalaKō Creative

Kateri Cusumano
26 | Co-Owner, Amici Pizza

Recker Eans
15 | Musician

Anthony Fierro and Will Xander
28 and 23 | Cofounders, Truthkeep

Sandul Gangodagamage
20 | Founder, Legion Platforms

Emma Gates
21 | High Jumper, University of Arizona

Tristan Gaynor, Kevin Philip and George Heiler
28, 28 and 28 | Cofounders, Anavate Partners

Jalen Green
23 | Guard, Phoenix Suns

Shaun Karakkattu
22 | Cofounder, Tomorrow in Focus and Atlog

Jacob Lester
25 | Cofounder, MiiHealth AI

Natasha Mack
28 | Forward, Phoenix Mercury

Trey McBride
26 | Tight End, Arizona Cardinals

Kieran O'Brien and Cayden Phipps
26 and 26 | Cofounders, Shopgenie

Koa Peat
19 | Forward, University of Arizona Men’s Basketball

Geraldo Perdomo
26 | Shortstop, Arizona Diamondbacks

Vanessa Robinson
28 | Cofounder, Sun Gate Adventures

Logan Rose
19 | Founder, Big League Wiffle Ball

Satou Sabally
27 | Forward, Phoenix Mercury

Dhravya Shah
20 | Founder, Supermemory

Weston Smith
28 | Founder, Lux Precision Manufacturing

Baotran Tran
27 | Founder, UGC Foundations

Daniel Wall
29 | Founder, Behind The Wall

Michael Wilson
25 | Wide Receiver, Arizona Cardinals

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