On August 12th, Fortune China released its 2025 list of "40 Under 40 Business Leaders in China." Xiong Yinjiang, co-founder and chairman of Lightstandard, became the youngest person under 30 on the list, thanks to his pioneering contributions and outstanding leadership in the field of optical computing. Also on the list are Liang Wenfeng of DeepSeek, Wang Xingxing of Unitree Technology, and Wang Ning of Pop Mart, representing business elites from cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and new consumption.
Xiong Yinjiang holds a Master's degree in Computational Science from the University of Chicago, specializing in artificial intelligence algorithms. During his university years, he led several entrepreneurial projects, gaining experience in the technical R&D and commercialization of large-scale model algorithms and AI Agent engineering. After returning to China in 2022, he co-founded Lightstandard with Cheng Tangsheng (a student of Harish Bhaskaran, a pioneer in phase change material optical computing and a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering), with the mission of "bringing intelligent computing power into the era of light." His company has completed multiple rounds of financing during a capital winter, securing investment from well-known market-oriented funds and state-owned capital funds. Through collaboration with ecosystem partners including internet giants, intelligent computing centers, large-scale model companies, and telecommunications operators, the company promotes the commercialization and value enhancement of optical computing products across multiple scenarios.
Since its inception in 2011, Fortune China's "40 Under 40" list has been the most influential and authoritative ranking of young business leaders in China. The list aims to discover China's new generation of outstanding innovators, value creators, and change drivers, providing keen insights into the vitality and development trends of China's business ecosystem. This year's list broadly covers core areas representing the future direction of economic development, such as artificial intelligence, healthcare, green technology, new consumption, and intelligent manufacturing, showcasing the vibrant power and boundless potential of China's new generation of business leaders.
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