Benjamin Kolenovic from Kosovo on the "Forbes 30 Under 30" list

Benjamin Kolenović, the 28-year-old from Kosovo, has been included in the "Forbes 30 Under 30" list, in the Media and Marketing Category. He is the founder and chief executive of the digital marketing agency "Growzillas", based in Pristina.

Kolenović expressed his gratitude and was motivated by this selection.

"I am happy to announce that I have been featured in the 'Forbes 30 Under 30' list, specifically for the Media & Marketing Section. It is an honor to receive this recognition, especially since our work and impact were recognized by Deloitte a few months ago. This achievement motivates me to keep moving forward and drive growth in digital marketing. Thanks to everyone who has supported me along the way, especially the 'Growzillas!' team," Kolenović wrote on his Facebook profile.

Representatives of this company have considered the news as proof of Kolenovic's work, inspiration and innovative knowledge.

“This is a tremendous honor and a testament to Ben's inspiring commitment to innovation, knowledge, and most importantly – to growth. Being named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list is a privilege that honors young entrepreneurs and leaders who are making a difference in their fields. Ben's inclusion on this list highlights the impact he and the 'Growzillas' have had on the digital marketing world. This also reinforces our commitment to innovation, sustainability and social responsibility, as we continue to push the boundaries of what is possible. We are honored to have Ben as CEO and grateful for the dedication, passion, vision and leadership he brings to our team,' the Growzillas official Facebook page reads.

Meanwhile, on the "Forbes" website, where the other twenty-nine selected ones have been published, you can also read a short biography of Kolenović and his work as the founder of "Growzillas".

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"Ben Kolenović is the founder and CEO of 'Growzillas', a successful and innovative digital agency in Kosovo. Since its establishment in 2020, Growzillas has had an average annual growth of 200 percent becoming the digital agency with the largest spend in Kosovo, with 25 employees, 85 percent of whom are women. He also organizes 'Growth Tank', a digital marketing conference, and has held training sessions for various organizations," Forbes wrote.

This is not the first time that an Albanian appears in the "Forbes" lists. Dua Lipa, Rita Ora, Blerta Thaçi, Dafina O. Olluri and Blina Meta-Shala from "Open data Kosova" were also part of the list.

The prestigious magazine "Forbes" started with the launch of the "30 Under 30" list in 2011 under the direction of Randall Lanes. "Forbes 30 Under 30" in different categories is published every year and the American version chooses from 30 representatives for twenty industries. Asia and Europe have ten categories each, while Africa has a single list of 30 people. The Forbes 30 Under 30 nomination process is open to the public and people can nominate themselves or another as long as the nominee is under 30 years old.