Countdown to The Root 100: Here’s a Sneak Peek at the Top STEM and Business Honorees As We Get Ready to Reveal Who Is No. 1

As we continue our roll out for the 10th anniversary of The Root 100, we’re giving a sneak peek at the top three honorees in eight categories—arts, business, community, entertainment, media, politics, sports and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math)—before we unveil the full list on Thursday.

On Monday, we recognized the top honorees in the fields of entertainment, arts, and sports. If you missed that post, you can check it out here.

Today, we’re honoring the top leaders in STEM and business. These savvy entrepreneurs and tech innovators are the epitomai of black excellence. Congratulations on making The Root 100!

Virgil Abloh, artistic director, Louis Vuitton’s menswear collection; CEO, Off-WhiteBrandon Bryant, venture partner, Harlem CapitalKerby Jean-Raymond, founder, Pyer Moss; artistic director, Reebok Studies__

Arlan Hamilton, founder, Backstage CapitalManu Platt, associate professor, Georgia TechJoy Buolamwini, computer scientist