Dwarkesh Patel & Shama Hyder Earn Spots on TIME100 Creators List

The 2026 TIME100 Creators list, released this week, spotlights digital voices shaping global culture and commerce. Among the honorees are Dwarkesh Patel, host of the Dwarkesh Podcast, and Shama Hyder, founder and CEO of the marketing agency Zen Media.

Patel, whose family hails from Gujarat, built a following by interviewing leading artificial intelligence researchers and thinkers. His podcast has become a go-to source for in-depth conversations on AI's societal impact.

Hyder, of Goan descent, leads Zen Media, a firm advising Fortune 500 companies on digital strategy. She is also a bestselling author and frequent commentator on technology and business trends.

Their inclusion highlights the growing influence of Indian Americans in digital media. Both have spoken about how their immigrant backgrounds shaped their work ethic and perspectives.

The TIME100 Creators list is compiled annually by TIME Magazine to recognize individuals who are redefining media, entertainment, and commerce through digital platforms.