Meet the New Power Players of Tech

New Faces, Big Moves

Bloomberg’s “10 People to Watch in Tech” shines a spotlight on emerging industry influencers navigating—and reshaping—the evolving world of artificial intelligence, venture capital, cybersecurity, and beyond. From startup founders solving next-gen search to engineers pioneering disease-detecting AIs, the list tracks ambitious, impact-driven individuals carving new paths through Big Tech’s upheaval. Among them are figures like Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas, whose work challenges how we access online information, and Priya Donti, a climate-tech researcher using machine learning to fight energy inequality. These leaders are united by a bold vision: to redefine how technology serves society in a post-pandemic, AI-first world.

VCs, Coders, and Boundary Breakers

This year’s list is as much about money and influence as it is innovation. Heavy-hitting investors like Shripriya Mahesh and tech-savvy lawmakers like Rep. Jay Obernolte represent a wave of leaders blending policy with product savvy. Their strategies indicate a larger shift in how capital flows and regulation will shape tech’s next chapter. Meanwhile, founders like Angela Jiang of Scale AI signal where the talent—and training data—are headed in an increasingly infrastructure-focused AI economy. Whether it’s tackling misinformation or bridging science and software, each figure on the list offers a glimpse into the future of tech’s power structure and priorities.