Cover Sylvia Liang, founder and CEO of Dr Home Smart Living Master, Kenny Du, founder and CEO of Homee AI and Chien Shao Nien, founder and CEO of Taotaoxi, are the Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow 2024, making an impact in the technology sector (Photo: Nicole Duldulao)
Sylvia Liang, founder and CEO of Dr Home Smart Living Master, Kenny Du, founder and CEO of Homee AI and Chien Shao Nien, founder and CEO of Taotaoxi, are the Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow 2024, making an impact in the technology sector (Photo: Nicole Duldulao)
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With an average age of 34 and a collective US$3 billion in funding, this year’s Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow represent the bold and dynamic leaders driving change across Asia
Each year, the Tatler Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow shines a spotlight on the young innovators driving change across Asia. From Jack Zhang and Lucy Liu of Airwallex, who recently closed a US$300 million fundraising round, to Rachel Lim of Love, Bonito, who has redefined the fashion retail landscape for women in Asia, our honourees are redefining what it means to be a leader in the 21st century.
As we celebrate the 10th Gen.T list, the 2025 edition showcases an exceptional group of entrepreneurs and changemakers whose impact is felt across diverse sectors, including fintech, healthcare, sustainability and beyond. Launching this July, we offer a closer look at the numbers that define this year’s list and the rigorous process behind selecting Asia’s future trailblazers.
Above The co-founder and president of online payments company Airwallex, Lucy Liu oversees the company’s branding and operations (Photo: Affa Chan)
Above A committed vegan and animal rights advocate, Christophe Bariou’s business ventures are holistic and sustainable (Photo: Wesley Villarica)
The co-founder and president of online payments company Airwallex, Lucy Liu oversees the company’s branding and operations (Photo: Affa Chan)
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Numbers from across the region
10
The number of editions of the Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow we’ve published, recognising young leaders shaping Asia’s future.
3,390
The total number of honourees in the Gen.T community across Asia to date.
9
The list covers nine locations: Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and China.
20
Honourees hail from 20 different categories, which include The Arts, Finance and Venture Capital, Healthcare and Sciences and Sustainability.
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Who are the Tatler Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow?
34
The average age of this year’s honourees.
65% vs 33% vs 2%
The percentage of male, female, non-binary and other honourees on the 2025 list.
143
143 of this year’s honourees, or 71 per cent, are owners of their companies.
33
The number of honourees in Technology, our biggest category this year.
159 million
The total social following of these young leaders.
$3 billion
The total amount of disclosed funding in USD that the honourees’ companies have attracted since their founding.
95%
The most common goal of this year’s honourees is to expand their networks through the Gen.T community.
50%
Science & Technology is the top cause supported by this year’s honourees, with 50 per cent of them voting so.
Read more: Meet the Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow who have become today’s Asia’s Most Influential honourees
Above Venon Tian leads Zus Coffee with a vision of making speciality coffee affordable for everyone using a tech-driven approach to keep prices down (Photo: Fady Younis)
Above Constant travel expenses drove Caecilia Chu to set up YouTrip, a fintech startup dedicated to simplifying overseas spending for travellers (Photo: Affa Chan)
Venon Tian leads Zus Coffee with a vision of making speciality coffee affordable for everyone using a tech-driven approach to keep prices down (Photo: Fady Younis)
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How do we select the Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow?
18
The key criterion for selecting a Gen.T Leader of Tomorrow is their achievement in the last 18 months.
7
The number of months taken to put together this year’s list.
840
The total number of nominations we received for this year’s list.
39
The size of the Tribe, a panel of industry heavyweights who helped nominate and vet candidates.
The Tatler Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow 2025 will be unveiled on July 4 at 10am GMT+8.
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Based in Hong Kong, editor Yoyo Chow covers the people and ideas redefining Asia’s future—from cutting-edge innovation and AI to bold moves in sustainability and diversity. She also drives content for Tatler Gen.T in Hong Kong, a platform and community spotlighting the region’s next generation of startup founders, creatives and changemakers.
Before that, she was a video journalist producing content for international TV and digital platforms, including Reuters and South China Morning Post. If you have a powerful story to share, she’s all ears. Send press materials, event invites and any inquiries to yoyo.chow@tatlerasia.com.
