Two talented Pakistanis — Salman Habib and Hassan Chaudhry — have earned a coveted place on the Forbes “30 Under 30 United States 2026” list. The annual list recognizes emerging leaders shaping the future of business, technology, science, and culture. Their inclusion highlights not only their personal achievements but also the growing presence of Pakistani professionals in high-impact sectors across the world.
Salman Habib: Transforming Delivery Infrastructure in the U.S.
Both have been selected in the Transportation & Aerospace category, Salman Habib is the co-founder and CEO of Burq, a rapidly growing delivery-enablement platform. Burq permits companies to offer on-demand delivery services without building their own fleets — essentially serving as a logistics backbone for thousands of businesses.
It was founded back in 2021 by Salman and his brother Shaban, Burq has grown from a startup into a nationwide network, partnering with more than 500 delivery service providers, including major platforms like Uber and DoorDash. Today, Burq operates in over 4,000 U.S. cities and has raised over $10 million in venture funding.
The company powers deliveries for retail giants such as Albertsons, Safeway, and Kroger, giving traditional grocery chains the ability to compete with modern, technology-driven services.
Reacting to his Forbes recognition, Salman wrote on X that the achievement felt “surreal” and expressed gratitude to everyone who supported Burq’s journey. His story represents the growing influence of Pakistani entrepreneurs in America’s tech and mobility ecosystem.
Hassan Chaudhry: A Rising Star in Global Venture Capital
Listed in the Venture Capital category, Hassan Chaudhry serves as Vice President at BlackRock Private Equity Partners, one of the world’s most influential investment firms. Hassan leads growth-stage equity investments ranging from Series C to pre-IPO, focusing on companies with high global impact.
Born in Pakistan, he rejoined BlackRock in 2023 to assist in building its Growth Equity Platform. In just two years, he has deployed over $800 million in strategic investments.
Forbes highlights some of his major contributions, including:
• Acting as Series D lead investor and board observer for Groq, a prominent AI chip company.
• Co-leading the Series F round for Applied Intuition alongside Kleiner Perkins.
• Serving on the LP Advisory Committee for Glasswing Ventures II, a women-led AI fund.
His achievements are the clear manifestations of the rising presence of Pakistani talent in global finance and the venture capital ecosystem.
Both Salman and Hassan represent a new generation of Pakistani excellence, proving that with innovation, leadership, and resilience, young Pakistanis can compete — and thrive — on the world’s biggest platforms.