TIME 100 NEXT The World's Rising Stars - Innovators

From the halls of power to recording studios and science labs, these rising stars are remaking the world while defining the next generation of leadership

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ARTHUR MENSCH

32 WIND OF CHANGE

By Elad Gil

Since meeting Arthur Mensch, I've admired his ability to combine bold vision with execution. Arthur's work as CEO of Mistral Al, one of a number of startups I have backed in the AI space, has placed him at the intersection of key trends that will make AI more accessible to billions of people from developing small, high-performance AI models that can run locally on smartphones and other devices to demonstrating the potential reach of an open-source (or open-core) approach.

Arthur has led the company's lightning-fast growth, releasing multiple AI models within one year of its founding in May 2023. He is a creative leader, championing a structure made up of small teams of four or five people that is designed to preserve innovation as Mistral scales. Arthur's commitment to democratizing AI has resulted in a platform where developers can innovate freely with flexible, open-source models. His foresight in addressing gaps overlooked by others has set Mistral apart and opened up the world of country- and language-specific Al. He is dedicated to advancing model efficiency at the technology's frontier and providing an AI alternative for everyone, everywhere.

LAUFEY

25 OTHERWORLDLY ARTIST

By Olivia Rodrigo

The first time I listened to Laufey's album Bewitched, I was captivated by her music and how she was able to build a singular world. I sent her a DM, you're the coolest girl ever-can we hang out? And that sparked a wonderful friendship.

Laufey makes jazz and classical music feel accessible to our generation. Her music is a place where everyone is welcome, and it's never pretentious. When she performs, she's maestroesque, playing so many instruments and hitting every note perfectly.