CNBC names the next generation of trailblazers who will be instrumental in reshaping business, finance, science and technology over the next 25 years.
CNBC Next List

Daniel Ek

Benjamin Wachenje

Title: Founder and CEO, Spotify

Born: February 21, 1983, Stockholm, Sweden

Education: KTH Royal Institute of Technology (dropped out)

Early Marker: Founded his first company at 14, relying on classmates to build Web pages.

Big Idea: Founded music-streaming service Spotify.

Wave of the Future: Social media/sharing economy

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