By Digital Spartans 
Two young Pakistani innovators, Salman Habib and Hassan Chaudhry, have earned a coveted place on the Forbes “30 Under 30 United States 2026” list, a recognition that celebrates leading entrepreneurs, investors, and disruptors shaping the future of global industries. Their achievements mark a notable milestone for Pakistan’s growing presence in the international tech and investment ecosystem.
Salman Habib was selected in the “Transportation & Aerospace” category. He is the co-founder and CEO of Burq, a logistics technology company that enables businesses to provide delivery services without building their own networks. Salman and his brother Shaban founded the company in 2021, creating a platform that aggregates over 500 service providers, including Uber and DoorDash, and operates in more than 4,000 cities across the United States. Burq has raised more than $10 million in funding and serves major grocery chains such as Albertsons, Safeway, and Kroger.
Reacting to the Forbes honour, Salman shared that the recognition felt surreal and expressed gratitude to those who have supported the company’s journey. His post highlighted the excitement around scaling Burq’s growth in the coming years and the broader opportunities in technology-driven logistics.
In the “Venture Capital” category, Forbes named Hassan Chaudhry, a vice president at BlackRock Private Equity Partners. Chaudhry leads growth equity investments from Series C to pre-IPO stages and has driven more than $800 million in investments over the past two years.
Born in Pakistan, he returned to BlackRock in 2023 to help launch its Growth Equity platform. His portfolio includes notable deals such as Groq, where he served as Series D lead and board observer, and Applied Intuition, where he co-led the Series F round with Kleiner Perkins. Forbes also highlighted his involvement with Glasswing Ventures II, a woman-led seed-stage artificial intelligence fund, where he sits on the LP advisory committee.
The recognition of both professionals underscores the increasing global footprint of Pakistani talent in high-value sectors such as technology, venture investment, and innovation-driven business models. Their work reflects a broader shift, where Pakistanis are contributing to and leading transformative initiatives within highly competitive U.S. markets.