Is Forbes 30 Under 30 a scam?

Many dream of making it onto the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. But should they? In Good Work’s latest Case Study, the Investigative News Team lays bare the controversial world of Forbes 30 Under 30.

Thanks to the following folks for their assistance with this vital investigation: Jake Karls, an entrepreneur who has made the list; Chris Bakke, an entrepreneur who (sadly) didn’t make the list; and Jody Fisher, a New York-based public relations expert; and Sarah Ross, a licensed medical professional and comedian.

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Video by Dan Toomey and Henry Stockwell

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Is Forbes 30 Under 30 a scam?

[normalearthling]

I'm not exaggerating when I say this is the most inspirational video I've seen this year

[chrisjbakke]

Many people are asking me why my bookshelves are empty. I had to embarrassingly spend 27 minutes of my 30 minute interview with Dan moving stacks of my Forbes magazines off the shelves and out of camera view for this interview. Anyway, thanks for having me on.

[PokhrajRoy.]

“For some, it’s a lifelong dream. For some, it’s a hub for criminals.”

This is such a versatile line. You can fit it into everything.

[bryguy]

This is getting dangerously close to journalism. If you keep this up, the Last Week Tonight folks will send you a cease and desist.

[konstm.s.]

As a federal prosecutor the 30 under 30 list is amazing, makes my job so much easier!

[EricMeyerson]

Somebody said a few years ago: "We need fewer 30 under 30 lists and more lifetime achievement awards."

[joshuaslee]

Sometimes, just carrying a carrot and a full-sized head of lettuce at the same time is enough. Thanks, Dan!

[hlcsdcds]

Forbes’ list really stands for “30 years in prison under 30 years old “

[barfymann]

Good journalists investigate, Great journalists investigate the investigator's investigation. Indigestion.

[PennyAnimates]

i like how every cut to Dan interviewing people is him smoldering Patrick bateman-esque into the camera

[PokhrajRoy.]

0:03 Not even 5 seconds in and I admire the commitment to do a Forbes video outsides the Forbes building.

[hackbarrow]

I love the little titles under their names when they do video calls, they are always so funny!

[Foodies]

please make a video on genius world records.
you MAY or may not not HAVE to pay.

[chaosmuffinminecraft]

I'm only 26 and I'm on SEVERAL lists. Don't let Dan keep you down.

[delaf]

This is becoming one of my favorite channels, I love the style of humor, keep it up!

[brandond]

I love the fact that we as a society are finally starting to "show truths", but it's not enough.

[Matkatamiba]

The story I heard was at the Twitch office, they contacted by Forbes that they were on the list. They asked around the office who wanted it, and some random dude took it. Not merit based at all, just randomly chosen from hyped up companies.

[octavianhagihagi]

When I was younger I thought it was the real deal, but once I actually read it I saw that they don't try to hide the blatant nepotism. "Stepped down to prioritize their role as a shareholder" is something I've seen more than once.

[macyagilliam]

"i would look at that list, and i wanted to be on it" genius. so well spoken.

[jhykobzyq]

As someone who works under an incompetent executive in the 30<30 I appreciate this pure content.