CNBC AI News, August 14th — *Fortune* China has recently unveiled its annual “40 Under 40” list, spotlighting the nation’s most promising young business leaders.
Topping the prestigious list are Liang Wenfeng (39), founder of DeepSeek; Wang Xingxing (35), founder of Unitree Robotics; Wang Ning (38), founder of Pop Mart; Liu Jingkang (33), founder of Insta360; and Zhang Zhengping (36), rotating president of Seres Group.
Liang Wenfeng, a graduate of Zhejiang University, first made waves in 2015 with the launch of High-Flyer Quant, a quantitative investment firm leveraging AI to reshape trading strategies. He then pivoted to the broader AI landscape, officially establishing DeepSeek in July 2023, a move signaling his ambitions in the realm of general-purpose artificial intelligence.
DeepSeek has quickly emerged as a significant player in China’s AI ecosystem, actively participating in the global race for AI dominance. The company’s advancements are closely watched as it aims to commercialize large language models and compete with international rivals.
Rounding out the top ten are notable figures such as Peng Zhihui (32), Co-founder and CTO of Humanoid Robot start-up, Zhiyuan Robotics, and Liu Yueting (34), Co-founder and President of cross-border payments platform, Airwallex.
*Fortune* notes a continuing trend from the previous year, with an increasing number of entrepreneurs focusing their efforts on key sectors: artificial intelligence, healthcare, green technology, new consumerism, and intelligent manufacturing. This concentration reflects China’s strategic priorities and the significant investment being directed towards these areas of growth.
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