Every once in a while, someone redefines what’s possible—someone who doesn’t just see the gaps in the market but finds new ways to close them. That someone is Eli Cohen, founder of OSMOS, who’s been recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2025 in Marketing and Advertising. It’s more than just a personal win. It’s a testament to what happens when strategy, creativity, and an obsession with solving problems come together.

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Building Startups That Last

At OSMOS, Eli Cohen’s vision has always been clear: help early-stage startups achieve long-term, measurable success. And not through generic, one-size-fits-all tactics. Instead, OSMOS tailors unique strategies—whether that’s custom mobile app development to bring a founder’s ideas to life or innovative creative campaigns that turn brands into household names.

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Eli’s listing stems from an impressive track record. His company has propelled startups like XSHACK, a cannabis-focused app, and Cocoon, a mental health platform, into markets where success is notoriously difficult. Two of their clients have already exceeded $5 million valuations this year—a milestone many startups only dream of reaching.

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The magic? A human-centered approach that doesn’t just focus on tech or marketing but connects founders with the tools, resources, and guidance they need to scale.

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From Custom Apps to Equity Partnerships: A Unique Business Model

What truly sets OSMOS apart is its commitment to aligning its growth with its clients' success. Sure, they work on project-based fees, building everything from custom mobile app development to dynamic branding solutions. But here’s the kicker: OSMOS also takes equity stakes in some of the startups they partner with.

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It’s a bold move—and one that shows confidence in the ideas they work with. By taking ownership in their clients’ businesses, OSMOS invests more than time and effort. They invest in outcomes.

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And those outcomes speak for themselves.

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Innovation Across Borders

Today, OSMOS operates with 25 teamates across the United States, Italy, and the Philippines. It’s a team that combines global perspectives with local insights—making the company uniquely positioned to solve modern challenges, whether that means developing a custom mobile app for a groundbreaking Ai platform like Crawler or helping startups refine their go-to-market strategies.

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This mix of talent, creativity, and commitment has also earned OSMOS recognition on global stages. Prestigious design awards like CSS Design Awards, OPL, and Awwwards.com have all spotlighted their work.

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What This Means for the Startup Ecosystem

For founders, the journey from idea to execution can be lonely and full of uncertainty. That’s where companies like OSMOS step in. By offering expertise in everything from product development to growth strategies, they’re closing the gap between dreams and reality for startup teams around the world.

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The Forbes 30 Under 30 Listing is proof that Eli Cohen and OSMOS are shaping the next generation of businesses. They’re not just helping startups launch—they’re helping them build something meaningful, something that lasts.

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A Moment Worth Celebrating

Recognition like this doesn’t come around every day. For Eli Cohen and the team at OSMOS, this moment is both a celebration and a reminder of the impact they’re making—one startup, one idea, and one solution at a time.

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As they continue to build, innovate, and disrupt, one thing is clear: this is only the beginning.

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Want to learn more about how OSMOS brings ideas to life? Explore how they shape businesses through custom mobile app development, creative storytelling, and long-term strategies here.