Alex York

Forbes Staff|Under 30

I am a Reporter on the 30 Under 30 team covering young founders, leaders, and change makers around the world. Before Forbes I covered entrepreneurship and the future of work at Business Insider. I received my B.S. in Media, Culture, and Communication from New York University. 

SOCIAL
article image
6,253 viewsApr 19, 2024

The Secret Behind Emma Chamberlain’s $20 Million Coffee Company–And Her Plans To Return To YouTube

How Emma Chamberlain's coffee company made an estimated $20 million in revenue last year. Plus one minute with under 30 lister Aimee Smale.

article image
PREMIUM39,060 viewsApr 14, 2024

What’s Brewing With Emma Chamberlain

The 22-year-old YouTube sensation earned an estimated $20 million last year while building her eponymous coffee brand. Meet the creator who’s full of beans.

article image
2,498 viewsApr 12, 2024

Phoebe Dynevor, Lando Norris, Nude Project And More Join The Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe Class Of 2024

Meet more members of the newest class of the Forbes Under 30 Europe list. Plus: a $21 million Series A raise and an Under 30 Music lister collaboration.

article image
11,458 viewsApr 9, 2024

30 Under 30 Europe Media & Marketing 2024: How Creators, Founders And Writers Are Attracting Billions Of Followers And Millions In Revenue

Social media stars Madeline Argy and Maya Jama make this year’s Media & Marketing list along with authors, marketers and agency founders.

article image
8,962 viewsApr 9, 2024

30 Under 30 Europe Sports & Games: Darts Phenom Luke Littler Headlines The Athletes And Entrepreneurs Announcing Their Arrival On The Big Stage

The 17-year-old darts champion leads the new class of athletes, gamers and entrepreneurs across Europe who are right on target.

article image
3,167 viewsApr 5, 2024

Under 30 Founder Ross Mackay Is Making The Leap From Food To Drink

The alum is launching a beverage brand called Cadence. Plus: How to cold email investors according to a venture capitalist.

article image
3,211 viewsMar 29, 2024

How This Under 30 Lister Uses Sports Sponsorships To Boost Brand Sales

How brands can partner with top-tier coaches, March Madness athletes and events like the U.S. Open for marketing campaigns, according to an executive from CAA. Plus, how Brittany Sinitch manages her mental health.

article image
1,347 viewsMar 22, 2024

Creator Alan Chikin Chow Has Been Preparing For The TikTok Ban Since 2020

The Under 30 Social Media star encourages TikTok creators to build their following on other platforms, too. Plus: How director Emma Seligman spends her days on set of movies like ‘Bottoms.'

article image
2,372 viewsMar 15, 2024

From Brain-Controlled Devices To How To Attract Gen Zs, These Are The Under 30 Alum Ideas Powering SXSW

Forbes Under 30 takes SXSW, plus: How Taylor Cassidy Is Turning TikTok Trends Into Lessons On Black History

article image
3,168 viewsMar 8, 2024

The Best Advice From Hollywood Stars, Ground Breaking Founders, Media Moguls And Other Power Players From The Forbes 30/50 Summit In Abu Dhabi

Women from across the globe are gathered in Abu Dhabi for the Forbes 30/50 Summit—and they have some priceless advice to give. Plus: Nominations for Under 30 Local are now open.