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Congrats to all 600+ winners, it's nice to be recognized.

I like that the 30 under 30 list is now category-based, and not just 30 mostly Internet entrepreneurs (many benefiting from great PR people or influence with the judges).

With the addition of categories, now fashion, arts, healthcare, food, science, energy, and more can be better represented and surfaced to a broader audience.

You can see all the categories here: http://www.forbes.com/30under30/#/

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Agreed, good on these folks and I wish them all the success in the world. As someone over 30 however, I find these lists depressing.

If it's any consolation, most of these will be one trick ponies. One big exit, and forever chasing that rabbit.

That's a horribly cynical perspective.

However, statistically correct.

Apparently you didn't even look at the lists. There are hundreds of people on them, and many are not even company founders seeking an exit.

This said, I think most tech entrepreneurs would be thrilled at the prospect of being a one-trick pony with a single big exit. Heck, that is literally "The Silicon Valley Dream" today.

I agree, but then... what?

Live life like the rest of us but with way more money and notoriety

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