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Three Indian-Americans on TIME100 Next list
The list honors Shreya Murthy, Shantanu Agarwal, and Neil M. Vora for their achievements in technology, climate innovation, and global health leadership.
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Anushka Pathak - Wed, 01, Oct 2025
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(L-R) Shreya Murthy, Neil Vora, Shantanu Agarwal / Courtesy: TIME100 Next
TIME magazine has released its 2025 TIME100 Next list, spotlighting emerging leaders shaping the future of innovation, advocacy, health, and business. Among those recognized are three Indian-Americans: Shreya Murthy, Shantanu Agarwal, and Neil M. Vora.
Murthy, co-founder and CEO of New York-based startup Partiful, was highlighted in the innovators category. Her event-planning app, launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, streamlines invitations and coordination via text messaging.
The platform, which has attracted millions of users, was also named among TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies of 2025. A Princeton graduate and first-generation American, Murthy is recognized for reshaping digital tools to foster in-person social connections.
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In the leaders category, Agarwal was recognized for his climate-focused work as founder of Mati Carbon, a Houston-headquartered firm using ancient soil techniques to capture carbon and boost agricultural yields.
The Indian-born entrepreneur, an alumnus of IIT Roorkee and Harvard Business School, recently secured a $50 million XPRIZE for carbon removal. His company is positioned as a significant contributor to global decarbonization efforts.
Vora, a physician and senior director for One Health at Conservation International, was recognized for integrating human, animal, and environmental health to prevent pandemics.
A Florida native, he has advised U.S. agencies on outbreak preparedness and co-founded the Preventing Pandemics at the Source Coalition. His approach emphasizes proactive conservation to address zoonotic disease threats.
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The 2025 TIME100 Next list also features three Indians: cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal, Groww CEO Lalit Keshre, and designer Kartik Kumra. Collectively, the honorees highlight diverse contributions in fields spanning fintech, sports, and culture.
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