World Future Awards Celebrates the Top 30 Tech Voices of 2025

The World Future Awards (WFA) is proud to honor the Top 30 Tech Voices of 2025 in the World, a prestigious recognition of the visionaries driving global conversations and shaping the future of technology.

These are not just voices in the crowd, but leaders and innovators who stand at the crossroads of AI, Web3, sustainability, the future of work, and breakthrough innovations. Their influence resonates far beyond trends — they educate, inspire, and unite global audiences, helping businesses, governments, and communities navigate a rapidly evolving digital era.

The honorees on this year’s list are celebrated for their unique ability to turn complex technologies into powerful insights, sparking change through action. Their impact is visible not only across social media but also in books, podcasts, keynote addresses, boardrooms, and international innovation networks. Collectively, they represent the spirit of progress and the ambition of a world determined to build a better future.

Selection Highlights
Winners were selected for their:

• Trailblazing thought leadership and proven expertise in technology.
• Global influence and reach, from digital platforms to global stages.
• Contributions that spark meaningful conversations, shaping the future of innovation.
• Inspiration and engagement across diverse industries and communities.
• Consistency in producing impactful work that sets new benchmarks for excellence.

Meet the Top 30 Tech Voices:

Winner	Expertise	Description
Arthur Mensch	AI / Startup Founder	CEO of Mistral AI, leading European AI startup; recognized for rapid growth and strategic partnerships.
Ben Geskin	AR / VR / Mobile / Design Leaks	Tech enthusiast and content creator, known for accurate smartphone leaks and high-quality design renders that give early insights into future devices.
Benedict Evans	Tech Strategy / Trends / Analysis	Independent analyst; produces widely read essays and presentations on major shifts in the tech industry.
Brooke Schwartzman Elfenbein	Influencer Marketing / Brand	Senior influencer marketing strategist with experience building B2C influencer campaigns and platform partnerships.
Bugge Holm Hansen	Futures / Tech Strategy / Innovation	Futurist and Director of Tech Futures & Innovation (Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies); advisor and keynote on technology trends and human-centric futures.
Bénédicte de Raphélis Soissan	HR Tech / AI / Startup Founder	Founder of Emblem and Clustree; focuses on AI-driven HR solutions; recognized as a top woman in tech in Europe.
Caio Amato	Fashion Tech / Wearables	Director of Innovation at Oakley; leads development of futuristic accessories integrating AI and wearables.
Carlos Eduardo Espinal	Venture Capital / Tech Ecosystem	Managing Partner at Seedcamp; active in mentoring startups across Europe and scaling tech ventures.
Casey Newton	Tech Journalism / Platforms	Founder & editor of Platformer News(newsletter); covers social platforms, tech policy and civic impacts of tech.
Chris Dixon	Venture Capital / Web3	Founder & Managing Partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z crypto); leading voice in crypto, Web3 and future internet investments.
Chris Koronowski	Web3 Marketing / Community	Web3 marketing strategist and founder of Doers Growth; LinkedIn Top Voice in Web3 and community building.
Clement Mihailescu	Software Engineering / Education	Software engineer, educator and content creator (coding interviews, algorithms, career growth for engineers).
Diego Borgo	Web3 / Branding & Marketing	Web3 advisor and brand strategist; helps crypto founders scale narrative, community and go-to-market presence.
Dmitry Kan	Product / AI / Podcasts	Product manager, AI practitioner and host (Vector Podcast); writes about product, search, vector DBs and modern ML tooling.
Dr Christina Yan-Zhang	Metaverse / Climate & Digital Policy	Metaverse pioneer and advisor; works at the intersection of spatial computing, digital twins, climate tech and governance.

Winner	Expertise	Description
Dr Martha Boeckenfeld	Future Tech / Fintech / Ethics	Digital transformation strategist, educator and speaker on AI, Web3 and human-centred futures; founder of initiatives linking tech and ethics.
Edward Tay Wee Meng	Academia / Tech Policy / VC	University and industry leader focused on innovation, AI and startup mentorship in Singapore / ASEAN startup ecosystems.
Elena Vasquez	Sustainability / Technology	Discusses the intersection of technology and sustainability. Explores green tech solutions and climate-friendly innovations.
Enrico Molinari	Fintech / Innovation / Digital Transformation	Professor and global fintech/innovation leader; head of innovation & tech transfer, speaker and adviser on fintech, govtech and generative AI.
Jeremy Boissinot	Venture Capital / Startup Investment	VC influencer supporting high-impact founders; drives sustainable growth across the Dutch startup ecosystem.
Kara Swisher	Tech Journalism / Media	Veteran technology journalist and commentator; co-founder of Recode, long-time Big Tech critic and podcast host.
Lea von Bidder	FinTech / Blockchain / Startup Founder	Co-founder of Climeworks; focused on sustainable fintech and climate tech innovation.
Leila Hurstel	Digital Transformation / Metaverse & Fintech	Digital transformation leader, investor and metaverse strategist; founder of AllStarsWomen DAO and metaverse advisor.
Lex Fridman	AI / Robotics / Futurism	Researcher and podcast host exploring AI, robotics, and human experience through conversations on technology’s technical, ethical, and philosophical dimensions.
Liza K.	AI / Data Engineering / Software Development	Consultant with 20+ years in software development, specializing in search technologies and GenAI solutions with LLMs, RAG, and Python.
Martin Harbech	AI / Machine Learning / Data Science	Machine Learning Engineer; shares insights on AI/ML trends and applications.
Nico Rosberg	Sustainability / Mobility / Venture Capital	Former F1 World Champion turned sustainability entrepreneur and investor, Nico drives innovation in clean mobility, renewable energy, and climate tech through Rosberg Ventures and global advocacy.
Ronald van Loon	AI / Analytics / Thought Leadership	CEO of Intelligent World, Ronald van Loon is a leading AI, data, and IoT influencer, Forbes Tech Council member, and best-selling author recognized among top global AI voices.
Roxanne Varza	Startup Ecosystem / Accelerator	Director of Station F, the world’s largest startup campus; prominent advocate for French & European startups.
Tushita (Tushi) Gupta	Sustainable Tech / AI for Circularity	CTO / tech leader building AI and circular-economy solutions for textiles and sustainable supply chains; recognized among TIME’s AI-influential leaders.

With this announcement, the World Future Awards celebrates not only the winners but also the collective vision they represent — a future where technology empowers humanity, drives sustainability, and creates new possibilities for generations to come.

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