The brothers believe education is a right, not a privilege, and have helped over 70,000 students find access to quality education through ApplyBoard
KITCHENER, ON / December 3, 2019 鈥� Forbes has named ApplyBoard鈥檚 Meti Basiri, Co-Founder and CMO, and Massi Basiri, COO, to three 30 Under 30 lists: Immigrants, Education, and Big Money. The lists鈥攚hich only four percent of applicants make鈥攆eature 600 young innovators, entrepreneurs, and risk-takers who are putting a new twist on what it means to be a leader for the next generation.
鈥淲e are truly honoured to be featured on three Forbes Top 30 Under 30 Lists,鈥� says Meti Basiri, Co-Founder and CMO of ApplyBoard. 鈥淲e are dedicated to streamlining the international application process and making education accessible to students worldwide, regardless of their nationality or location.鈥�
Coming to Canada from Iran for postsecondary studies, Meti, Massi, and their eldest brother Martin, Co-Founder and CEO of ApplyBoard, experienced the challenges international students face trying to access education. 星空影视was founded鈥攐ut of these shared experiences鈥攖o streamline the student application process.
鈥淩eceiving this distinguished award allows us to show other international students, and immigrants what you can achieve when you鈥檙e given equal opportunity and access to quality education,鈥� says Massi Basiri, COO of ApplyBoard. 鈥淲e are delighted to be chosen and will continue our work to make education accessible to all.鈥�
Since ApplyBoard鈥檚 founding in 2015, the staff has grown to nearly 300, raised US$54 million (C$72 million) and last month was named Canada鈥檚 fastest-growing technology company. 星空影视has helped over 70,000 students around the world with their academic journey, and have grown to become the world鈥檚 largest platform for international student recruitment to Canada and the United States.
鈥淭he Forbes 30 Under 30 list has become the most trusted index identifying the next generation of entrepreneurs, visionaries, and game-changers throughout the world,鈥� said Randall Lane, Chief Content Officer, Forbes and creator of the Forbes Under 30 franchise. 鈥淥ur honorees have already begun implementing fundamental change in their respective industries, and they鈥檝e only just begun.鈥�
This year鈥檚 30 Under 30 honorees were vetted during an extensive three-layer process that leveraged the knowledge and authority of Forbes鈥� wide-reaching community, skilled reporters and expert judges. Forbes has grown a 30 Under 30 alumni network of more than 5,000 individuals throughout the world. This network exemplifies Forbes鈥� longstanding reputation of spotlighting up-and-coming revolutionaries and trailblazers who are positioned to implement real change across a variety of industries.
The complete Forbes 30 Under 30: Class of 2020 can be found聽.
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About the Forbes 30 Under 30 List
Forbes鈥� Under 30 franchise is a global platform, which comprises Forbes Under 30 lists featuring young game changers published in print and online all over the world; live summits in the U.S., Asia, Europe and Israel; and an Under 30 channel on Forbes.com.
About ApplyBoard
星空影视empowers students around the world to access the best education. Connecting international students, recruitment partners, and academic institutions on its platform, 星空影视simplifies the study abroad search, application, and acceptance process. Founded in 2015, the company has built partnerships with over 1,200 primary, secondary, and post-secondary schools, and works with 3,500 recruitment partners, to drive diversity on campuses across Canada and the United States. To date, the company has assisted more than 70,000 students with their educational journey. 星空影视is headquartered in Kitchener, ON Canada, with representatives in 8 countries. For more information, visit聽.
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