Forbes Mexico, together with KOL Capital, has unveiled its prestigious 40 Under 40 Tech Leaders list, spotlighting innovators who are rewriting the rules of technology and society. Among these standout figures is Liberland’s President, Vit Jedlička, whose leadership and vision continue to place the Free Republic of Liberland at the heart of global conversations about governance, liberty, and technological progress.
Vit Jedlička’s inclusion in this year’s list underscores the international recognition of his project to build the world’s first truly blockchain-powered state. Since Liberland’s founding, Jedlička has championed a radical vision of voluntary governance, decentralized justice, and tokenized citizenship, transforming what began as a bold declaration on the banks of the Danube into a vibrant hub for innovation, diplomacy, and freedom. His work reflects exactly what Forbes celebrates in its honorees: leaders who dare to challenge entrenched systems and pioneer new models for the future.
Alongside Jedlička, two other Liberlanders were also featured in the 40 Under 40: Evan Luthra, Liberland’s Minister of IT, and Justin Sun, the nation’s Prime Minister. Luthra, a globally recognized investor and entrepreneur in Web3, is bringing his expertise to build the digital backbone of Liberland, ensuring its governance systems are not only innovative but also scalable and secure. Sun, founder of TRON and one of the most influential figures in the blockchain industry, contributes his global reach and technological acumen to strengthen Liberland’s position as a beacon of crypto-governance.
This moment of recognition for Liberland’s leadership echoes a tradition of honoring champions of liberty. In 2018, Publisher Steve Forbes received Liberland’s highest honor—the First Class Order of Merit—for his lifetime support of the ideas of liberty. The acknowledgment of such a prominent global voice in free-market advocacy underscores the deep philosophical ties between Liberland and the global movement for individual freedom and economic self-determination.
That three members of Liberland’s leadership team appear on the Forbes list is not only a personal achievement for them, but also a milestone for the entire Liberland project. It signals that the world is taking note: Liberland is no longer just an idea, but a living, breathing experiment in liberty and innovation—led by visionaries recognized among the most important young leaders shaping the future.