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Three Pittsburgh-Affiliated Innovators Make Forbes 30 Under 30 — Trainwell, Farm to Flame and FlowCellutions

02:21 AM, 12/06/2025
Three Pittsburgh-Affiliated Innovators Make Forbes 30 Under 30 — Trainwell, Farm to Flame and FlowCellutions

Forbes released its annual 30 Under 30 lists, and several people connected to Pittsburgh were recognized. Notable honorees include Trainwell co‑founder Matt Spettel (Sports), Farm to Flame Energy CEO KJ Jyamfi (Manufacturing & Industry) and FlowCellutions founder Becca Segel (Manufacturing & Industry). Trainwell launched in 2019 as CoPilot and was previously named a top personal fitness app by Forbes; Farm to Flame has received support from Pharrell Williams’s Black Ambition program.

Forbes 30 Under 30 Highlights Pittsburgh Talent

Forbes published its annual 30 Under 30 lists on Tuesday, and several people with Pittsburgh ties were among the honorees. The lists recognize young entrepreneurs and innovators across industries ranging from sports and AI to manufacturing and energy.

Matt Spettel — Sports (Trainwell)

Matt Spettel, co‑founder of Trainwell, was named to the Sports category. Trainwell — launched in 2019 as CoPilot and later renamed to avoid confusion with Microsoft’s chatbot — is an app that connects users directly with personal trainers. The company has previously been recognized by Forbes as a top personal fitness app. Spettel’s co‑founder, Gabe Madonna (based in Massachusetts), also earned a spot on the Forbes list. Spettel was previously included on the Pittsburgh Business Times 30 Under 30 in 2023.

KJ Jyamfi — Manufacturing & Industry (Farm to Flame Energy)

KJ Jyamfi, co‑founder and CEO of Farm to Flame Energy, was named in the Manufacturing and Industry category. Farm to Flame is developing processes to convert wood and agricultural waste into sustainable biofuel. The company received funding through Pharrell Williams’s Black Ambition program and appeared on the Pittsburgh Business Times’ Startups to Watch list in 2023.

Becca Segel — Manufacturing & Industry (FlowCellutions)

Becca Segel, CEO and founder of FlowCellutions, was also recognized in Manufacturing and Industry. FlowCellutions is creating diagnostic tools for grid‑scale battery systems to help improve performance, reliability and maintenance of large energy storage installations.

These recognitions highlight Pittsburgh‑area founders working at the intersection of technology, sustainability and health — turning local roots into national visibility.

For the full list of honorees from the Pittsburgh Business Times and Forbes, see the Pittsburgh Business Times coverage.

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