Is Forbes 30 Under 30 a scam?
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- Many dream of making it onto the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. But should they? In Good Work’s latest Case Study, the Investigative News Team lays bare the controversial world of Forbes 30 Under 30.
Thanks to the following folks for their assistance with this vital investigation: Jake Karls, an entrepreneur who has made the list; Chris Bakke, an entrepreneur who (sadly) didn’t make the list; and Jody Fisher, a New York-based public relations expert; and Sarah Ross, a licensed medical professional and comedian.
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Is Forbes 30 Under 30 a scam?
I'm not exaggerating when I say this is the most inspirational video I've seen this year
Truly good work
I'm more inspired that the Forbes used to be drug dealers, and now they have a news agency where they can manipulate anyone.
Opium rhymes with Copium
😂😂
Also wanted to say this - the end of the video was surprisingly uplifting lol. Bonus points for adding that beaver as an encouragement.
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Many people are asking me why my bookshelves are empty. I had to embarrassingly spend 27 minutes of my 30 minute interview with Dan moving stacks of my Forbes magazines off the shelves and out of camera view for this interview. Anyway, thanks for having me on.
Chris, you're always welcome with or without books. Thanks for joining!!
It would have been hilarious to see it all stacked with Forbes magazines.
😂😂
Is this a real Chris from Twitter?
Can i have a job?
“For some, it’s a lifelong dream. For some, it’s a hub for criminals.”
This is such a versatile line. You can fit it into everything.
and for the beaver who is carrying a carrot and a lettuce at the same time absolutely mean nothing
What about Disneyland
@@nagasaipurvaz4251 my favorite line lmao
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@jayadevkp8054 I am a bot trained by aliens to mimic human behaviour to write the bull shit in comment section
This is getting dangerously close to journalism. If you keep this up, the Last Week Tonight folks will send you a cease and desist.
Or a job offer 🤷
Don't worry we are idiots
@@GoodWorkMBHow dare you, we are nothing alike.
Don't worry, they are on strike😅
Journalism? LOL. So many jealous videos being made about Forbes 30 under 30... Everything you are saying is so far from the truth. And I know for a FACT that you can NOT "buy your way into it". Any another inaccuracy you failed to mention in your video: Elizabeth Holmes was NEVER on the Forbes 30 under 30 list. Finally, from the thousands of people under the Forbes 30 under 30 list over the years, only tiny fraction of them (like less than 10 people in total) were involved in some kind of financial crime, but they were all in the FINANCE CATEGORY. There are so many other categories in this list where everyone truly deserves to be on it. Also, if you look at anything like a college or school, from the thousands of alumni, there are always a handful of people who ended up doing something bad, but it is it fair to say then that ALL of the alumni from that school or college are 'scammers'? Stop making badly researched generalizations about this list and spreading lies!
As a federal prosecutor the 30 under 30 list is amazing, makes my job so much easier!
😂
@@dh6462brother I think u need to chill out a bit. Go take a walk outside, put your phone on do not disturb. Go have some fun with friends and family man, they miss you
@@dh6462Elizabeth Holmes HEADLINED the Under 30 Summit you obsequious twat.
@@dh6462You could at least alter your little copy paste rant, no one wants a spammer in the Forbes 30 under 30, you hear?
😂😂😂
Somebody said a few years ago: "We need fewer 30 under 30 lists and more lifetime achievement awards."
Exactly! Stop putting such a huge pressure on younger generation!!!
So many jealous videos being made about Forbes 30 under 30... Everything you are saying is so far from the truth. And I know for a FACT that you can NOT "buy your way into it". Any another inaccuracy you failed to mention in your video: Elizabeth Holmes was NEVER on the Forbes 30 under 30 list. Finally, from the thousands of people under the Forbes 30 under 30 list over the years, only tiny fraction of them (like less than 10 people in total) were involved in some kind of financial crime, but they were all in the FINANCE CATEGORY. There are so many other categories in this list where everyone truly deserves to be on it. Also, if you look at anything like a college or school, from the thousands of alumni, there are always a handful of people who ended up doing something bad, but it is it fair to say then that ALL of the alumni from that school or college are 'scammers'? Stop making badly researched generalizations about this list and spreading lies!
@@dh6462you know what satire is?
That could mean two very different reasons.
Either celebrating the achievements of individuals over long careers.
Or making fun of people who got life in jail for fraud like Salmon Baked and Fried.
@@dh6462 this comment is brought to you by Forbes.
Sometimes, just carrying a carrot and a full-sized head of lettuce at the same time is enough. Thanks, Dan!
we think so too joshua. thank YOU
LMAO fr
@@GoodWorkMBmake a video about how NYT Best Sellers is overrated! *Almost every book* says they’re a New York Times Best Seller!
Needed to hear this! You’re the best!
I have hands so that's easy for me.
Forbes’ list really stands for “30 years in prison under 30 years old “
30 criminals under 30 to look out for 😂😂😂
I wish it was 30 years for most its like 3 years
So many jealous videos being made about Forbes 30 under 30... Everything you are saying is so far from the truth. And I know for a FACT that you can NOT "buy your way into it". Any another inaccuracy you failed to mention in your video: Elizabeth Holmes was NEVER on the Forbes 30 under 30 list. Finally, from the thousands of people under the Forbes 30 under 30 list over the years, only tiny fraction of them (like less than 10 people in total) were involved in some kind of financial crime, but they were all in the FINANCE CATEGORY. There are so many other categories in this list where everyone truly deserves to be on it. Also, if you look at anything like a college or school, from the thousands of alumni, there are always a handful of people who ended up doing something bad, but it is it fair to say then that ALL of the alumni from that school or college are 'scammers'? Stop making badly researched generalizations about this list and spreading lies!
@@dh6462 Seems like someone from Forbes would say
Good journalists investigate, Great journalists investigate the investigator's investigation. Indigestion.
Barfymann gets it
So many jealous videos being made about Forbes 30 under 30... Everything you are saying is so far from the truth. And I know for a FACT that you can NOT "buy your way into it". Any another inaccuracy you failed to mention in your video: Elizabeth Holmes was NEVER on the Forbes 30 under 30 list. Finally, from the thousands of people under the Forbes 30 under 30 list over the years, only tiny fraction of them (like less than 10 people in total) were involved in some kind of financial crime, but they were all in the FINANCE CATEGORY. There are so many other categories in this list where everyone truly deserves to be on it. Also, if you look at anything like a college or school, from the thousands of alumni, there are always a handful of people who ended up doing something bad, but it is it fair to say then that ALL of the alumni from that school or college are 'scammers'? Stop making badly researched generalizations about this list and spreading lies!
@@dh6462😂
I love the little titles under their names when they do video calls, they are always so funny!
Banned from Canadian media (long story).... a moose was involved :D
@@muraliavarma 🤣🤣
Thank you Hack Barrow
@@GoodWorkMBbased.
please make a video on genius world records.
you MAY or may not not HAVE to pay.
Do you mean Genius or Guinness world record?
@@22burnsie Genie
1 year ago with 2.4k likes and only 2 comments? What.
0:03 Not even 5 seconds in and I admire the commitment to do a Forbes video outsides the Forbes building.
He always does this
NYT best seller list next pls
i like how every cut to Dan interviewing people is him smoldering Patrick bateman-esque into the camera
This is becoming one of my favorite channels, I love the style of humor, keep it up!
Thank you Delaf52
You don't need high production value when you have great journalism and scripting like this. Don't change a thing! Great work.
No, Sir, this is Good work.
I love the fact that we as a society are finally starting to "show truths", but it's not enough.
I'm only 26 and I'm on SEVERAL lists. Don't let Dan keep you down.
toaru pfp, checks out.
Oh!? Did you make it onto the list of registered sex offenders? 👀 (jk🤣)
Loool
FBI, CIA, DEA, Interpol, sex offender..
Yeah, the schools in the area were alerted when you moved.
"has invisible books"
I died laughing
Yoooo a wild Hipyo?!?!?!
In a world of 30 under 30, be a beaver carrying a carrot and a head of lettuce.
The story I heard was at the Twitch office, they contacted by Forbes that they were on the list. They asked around the office who wanted it, and some random dude took it. Not merit based at all, just randomly chosen from hyped up companies.
Just like Twitter checkmarks. Ever wonder why they had to suspend the program before Elon? I almost got one by talking to Twitter engineers.
I found this to be a piece of legitimate and insightful journalism, which was irritating because I came here to laugh. Still, good work, Good Work.
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Journalism? LOL. So many jealous videos being made about Forbes 30 under 30... Everything you are saying is so far from the truth. And I know for a FACT that you can NOT "buy your way into it". Any another inaccuracy you failed to mention in your video: Elizabeth Holmes was NEVER on the Forbes 30 under 30 list. Finally, from the thousands of people under the Forbes 30 under 30 list over the years, only tiny fraction of them (like less than 10 people in total) were involved in some kind of financial crime, but they were all in the FINANCE CATEGORY. There are so many other categories in this list where everyone truly deserves to be on it. Also, if you look at anything like a college or school, from the thousands of alumni, there are always a handful of people who ended up doing something bad, but it is it fair to say then that ALL of the alumni from that school or college are 'scammers'? Stop making badly researched generalizations about this list and spreading lies!
As someone who works under an incompetent executive in the 30
"i would look at that list, and i wanted to be on it" genius. so well spoken.
When I was younger I thought it was the real deal, but once I actually read it I saw that they don't try to hide the blatant nepotism. "Stepped down to prioritize their role as a shareholder" is something I've seen more than once.
That's not nepotism, that's called resting on your laurels aka retirement. They quit their job to hang out and own stocks.
@@Uruz2012 Yes that's retirement, but the kids then running the business is nepotism.
Good Work has the best editors, hands down. Literally nonstop funny, even the end screen 😂
@@GoodWorkMB
I've just discovered this channel today and I have already watched everything. I need more of these informational videos AND the office skits
Man I felt that one with the end skit. As someone who turned 30 this year I was equally like "people say I start breaking down now when does that kick in?"
35 lol
Not for another 40 years honestly, as long as you stay somewhat physically active.
But what avout my sweet baby brother and 30 under 30 media luminary Griffin McElroy 😢
Fun fact: I nannied a baby from 3 months to 9 months then he showed up 20 yrs later on the list. I take all the credit bc I read to him and played Tracie Chapman everyday
Best part of the video is the ending sketch during the credits. It's okay to not be successful at 30, in fact, if you are successful before thirty, chances are you cut some corners somewhere to get there.
I thought you coughed up your liver once you turn 30
I was on the list. I didn't even apply, but a journalist I was in contact with as a source for other things offered to nominate me. I got on on the strength of that. I never had to pay anything, but in order to attend the "summit" they had for the hundreds of others who made the list that year, I think there was a registration fee. I had scarcely even heard of it before I got on it and I just assumed my reporter friend was trying to be nice to me.
So when are you going to prison for fraud?
Another good journalism. Closed with a very genuine statement. That last comment is very much needed in today’s world thank you dan!
Good work!
My dad is a super straight-laced guy and we don’t share the same sense of humor for the most part, but I send him all your videos and he likes them lol
Keep up the “good work”. Love your channel!!
❤
A surprisingly uplifting ending - I do think social media and the internet puts a lot of pressure on young people to succeed, be celebrated and get rich. Sometimes just having a good time, being a good person and having a good life is more than enough
Spot on 💯. More young people need to hear this type of message. I'm glad I learned this early on in my 20s. Young 20 somethings will get older and look back and realize THAT (what you said) is more important than looking for validation
Oh I absolutely love this, we don't need to be pressurised to be on any lists in our 20s. We are enough
Preach
I was ‘recommended’ this video and after a few mins I knew this was an insta subscribe. The algorithm is working!
"How bull is this shit" is the most philosophical and shakespear-ish shit I've heard in a long while
But what about the only good member of the 30 under 30 list, Griffin McElroy.
We need a 90 over 90 list
That post credits scene was the best bit of the whole video. Why'd you not include it 😂
He... pretty much did?
The nurse was lying, when you turn 30 you literally die
I have a digital marketing agency and it's really sad that most people don't realize that 99% of everything you see on the internet is for profit. Blogs, newsletters, pretty much everything has a for profit agenda
When you work in marketing, you realize everything can be bought and paid for 😂
Thats because capitalism drives that, and moet people are dumb as bricks.
Genuine concern. What would happen…if one day you guys can't find a new pile of garbage to shoot in front of?
Greta Thunberg dreams a clean planet
@@GoodWorkMB😂
You've clearly never been to new York
It’s union square rich people garbage and therefore acceptable
I’m laughing way too much from the various title changes in the interviews. My wife is wondering what’s so fun.
You’re a genius
My favorite part of his videos too
This is the best channel on TH-cam. I died when I read “has invisible books” then next frame “also reads” 😂😂
6:46 “PR Expert” and “PR Nightmare” gave me a good laugh. I look forward to these videos! They feel so fresh and the topics are very relevant
Suga Senpai had spoken!!!!! 🤩🫶✨️
I started watching this channel a few months ago, and I honestly keep checking for new uploads.
Genius, insightful content here. Cant wait to see it at 1m.
When I was 29, I could stay up all night and drink all day and eat whenever I wanted.
At 30, I fall asleep by 7:30, I can barely finish a light beer, and a late dinner is 4:45 AT THE MOST.
Your smartass reporting is really refreshing in this age of TH-cam.
Without you, what will do Dan.😅😂
The Good Work team's choice of background for monologues is simply unmatched.
The empty bookshelves play is actually psychotic
The only person on the list I can think of is Griffin McElroy, and he's pretty cool
As someone who was recently awarded "Top 37 year old by 37 different, INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED, beef jerky companies" (most notably, Slim Jim) I can confirm that the whole process felt (much like the jerky tasted) less than savory.
😂😂 nice
“Chris has invisible books” absolutely KILLED ME! Great video
The fake suggestions at the end of the video are pure gold
I watched the seven hours of tee ball.
Thank you for including Ben Simmons. He should never be able to get away with his fraudulence.
I’m on that list. Was nominated by an old colleague. I will say that one of the positives was that generated donations for the charity I worked for at the time. Went to one of the summits though and it did seem like a marketing ploy rather than anything useful for those attending.
Hopefully I’m not on a fast track to prison!
Are you in prison yet?
@@meidf they haven’t caught me yet lol
@@yourforbiddenfruitWow congrats. That charity money DEFINITELY is going yo something important lololol. It aint that good bud.
That 85% of donations go to cover "administrative fees" certainly isn't as red flag.
The Jody Fisher - Woody Harrelson joke was brilliantly understated
2:52 "Chris Bakke has invisible books" 😭
Just found this channel and love it. It’s like a spoof Johnny Harris, but with solid reporting and narrative. Great stuff.
7:40 This is the most inspiration thing I've heard all year!
2:52 "Has Invisible Books" with all the empty bookshelves behind him made me laugh way harder than it should've.
This video is so well-crafted, the jokes perfectly timed. Excellent reporting!
Did not know what I need today was Dan Toomey telling me it’s okay if I can only carry two things at once and it’s okay to drop it too
Forbes 30 under 30 is a coin toss on if they came from a wealthy background, or if they're going to get indicted for fraud.
I really appreciate him doing the new anchor accent it adds so much to the video I've never seen this channel and I'm very disappointed I haven't before.
Oh god no one tell media luminary Griffin McElroy
This is my new favorite TH-cam channel. Thanks. I love you.
Good Work is the best thing to happen to TH-cam in years tbh
0:42 Why did I genuinely melt??? 😩😭
This video somehow made me feel lighter. Your humour is always on point, thanks Dan ❤
really glad youtube fed this to me
binged all of the rest of the documentary-style video!! in the VC one, when the camera changed to your face and it was blurred captioned "anonymous interviewer"... bruuuuh 🤣🤣☠☠
KEEP UP THE AWESOME WORK!!!
I love this channel - very funny and makes me feel a lot less out of step with the world
7:40 - 8:06 Dan I seriously mean this when I say I FKN LOVE YOU, YOU'RE THE MAN!!❤ Not only hilarious but compassionate! dont ever change Dan!!
There’s definitely an ego factor that pressured or drive some of those top 30 under 30 winners into criminal activities because they cannot accept failure. The list is a danger to have as it not only strive you to be the best at a very young age, but also limited their ability to experience failure and learn from it. Most of the people in the top 100 riches list are all over 50, even 60-90 years old for a reason.
Yea probably only one in a billion people actually succeed in business in their 20s, e,g., Jobs, Gates, Dell, Zuck, and it’s not without extreme luck and unfair resources around them. To expect anyone to achieve those standards in their 20s is beyond unrealistic.
Or the other way around. They conned their way to the list to make themselves look credible and take more money.
Good Work_ is the backbone of Morning Brew and business entertainment!!
4:46 sick biceps Dan
"Has invisible books" Thank you Good Work. This is why I watch the channel
Glad this video was in my recommendations. Funny, factual and subscribed.
Him reporting from under the scaffolding with boxes got me 😂
Don’t they like have a voting system? You can just write in and vote for your friends online. Obviously many influencers are gonna be dominating the list in the upcoming years…
I love it how Foster is like "Yeah, those people are no criminals, they are just under a lot of pressure and it is our fault." - What a huge amount of BS.
Is there a 30 under 30 journalism category that we can nominate Dan for?
There’s a media category
3:54 “just a whole prison filled with adderall and standing desks.” 😂
Not saying it’s a scam but there sure are plenty of scammers that end up on this list. It’s like Truly’s Bling Life but with a “respectable” publication’s name to make it legitimate.
At least I know who’s gonna end up in a scandal.
The fact that it's more than 30 people now probably says all you need to know.
Thanks for the video! I was wondering though, you spoke mainly about the business and entertainment side of the 30 under 30 list, which is maybe the category that would see the biggest amount of scammers and payers. Do the same issues happen on the humanitarian or education side of the list?
The nurse and Forbes aren't telling us something about turning 30
When I see someone from this list or has a video with Ted , I immediately start fact checking everything they say.
Finally SOMEONE SAID IT 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 Thank you for bursting this stupic myth
Also, it's ageist. Where is the 50 under 50 list?
Look at 5:09
the editing style is sick af !!! i love it
I literally could not tell if that was actually Woody Harrelson or not for several seconds 😂
Imagine our confusion on the video call, Manzenshaaegis8783
the machine demands that i comment and like the video to boost the algorithm of the funny news man.
I feel like there's always a million people who claim to be on a "forbes 30 under 30" list. It all seems like a scam
First time viewer. Liked the subtle comments in each frame. Subscribed to maybe one day hear the long story about being banned in canookistani media.
The prophecies has come true!
How much did you pay them?
I absolutely love the bio lines during interview cuts.