Young Florida entrepreneur hits Forbes list!
Find out more about the successes of young entrepreneurs at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg and their influence on the startup scene.

Young Florida entrepreneur hits Forbes list!
On April 18, 2025, this year's Forbes 30 Under 30 list was released, focusing on young entrepreneurs and innovators. This year there are also impressive prospects from Florida on the list. How fau.de reports, a professor from Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg was added to the list, which was created over a decade ago. This special edition celebrates 371 outstanding personalities from ten North American cities, including Miami, known for its creative and entrepreneurial scene.
Among the nominees from Miami is 25-year-old Arielle Baril, an alumna of Florida Atlantic University. Baril, who founded her own luxury swimwear brand Rielli, was honored alongside 29 other South Florida professionals and entrepreneurs. Loud business.fau.edu The entrepreneurs honored in Miami are expected to generate approximately $300 million in sales by the end of the year.
Arielle Baril's rise to becoming an entrepreneur
Arielle Baril's story is particularly inspiring. She began her career as a student in International Business and Commerce, where she was passionate about fashion
Swimwear learned to make unique swimsuits by hand. She experienced a turning point in 2021 when she sent some of her designs to Kim Kardashian. This initiative led to a large order to celebrate Kardashian's 40th birthday and marked the beginning of a remarkable rise in the fashion industry.
Not only is Baril proud of her achievements, but she sees being included on the Forbes list as a validation of her entrepreneurial efforts. She has nurtured the dream of being part of such prestigious lists from a young age and admits that her family, especially her parents and sister, have played an integral role in her success.
Impact on the community
In her role as a successful entrepreneur, Baril is also committed to inspiring others. She regularly returns to her alma mater, Florida Atlantic University, to share her experiences with aspiring entrepreneurs. Dean Daniel Gropper, Ph.D., expressed his pride in Baril's accomplishments and FAU's entrepreneurial legacy. Her career serves as an inspiration and fuels the entrepreneurial spirit both at the university and beyond.
Arielle Baril's success reflects not only her individual talents, but also the growing entrepreneurial spirit in Miami and the support young entrepreneurs need to achieve their dreams. These developments show that, year after year, the Forbes 30 Under 30 list remains a platform for exceptional talent that will have a lasting impact on the future.