28. Sam Bregman, 20
At 19, Sam Bregman founded Melts, an Arizona-based startup creating dissolvable electrolyte strips designed for rapid hydration. Inspired by his personal experience managing a health condition, Sam developed the product to help athletes absorb electrolytes faster and more efficiently. Now a student at Arizona State University, he has built a full manufacturing and distribution operation, contributing to job creation in the state’s health and wellness sector.