Cyprian Makongoro, founder of healthcare tech startup Tibalabs, expressed gratitude rather than excitement upon learning of his inclusion on the 2026 Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list. Growing up in rural Tanzania, he never imagined such international recognition. His company focuses on under-served healthcare challenges, including neonatal care, diagnostics, and AI-powered cardiac monitoring, aiming to make healthcare proactive rather than reactive. Makongoro believes Forbes recognized his vision of turning innovation from a luxury into infrastructure. He stressed that resilience involves repeated failure and long invisible efforts, urging young people to take imperfect action instead of waiting for perfect conditions.