Edward Glazer is a sports executive and investor best known as co-chairman of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and a member of the Glazer family that controls Manchester United. He plays an active role in the Buccaneers’ business operations and fan-experience strategy, helping shape one of the NFL’s most commercially polished franchises, while also remaining tied to the family’s broader holdings, including First Allied Corporation. Low-profile but influential, Glazer sits at the center of a multigenerational empire spanning sports ownership, real estate, and philanthropy.

Tom Gores is the billionaire founder of Platinum Equity and owner of the Detroit Pistons. In February 2026, he launched "Same Page Entertainment," a multimedia venture with Jalen Rose to spotlight Detroit’s creative talent. His sports portfolio expanded recently to include a WNBA franchise set to debut in 2029 and a minority stake in the LA Chargers. On the court, his Pistons have surged to the top of the Eastern Conference behind MVP candidate Cade Cunningham. A prolific philanthropist, Gores recently donated $350,000 to SAY Detroit to revitalize the historic St. Cecilia’s Gym. With over $50 billion in assets under management at Platinum Equity, he remains a dominant force in global private equity and Michigan’s economic resurgence.

Lynda Resnick is the vice chair and co-owner of The Wonderful Company, where she serves as the creative engine behind iconic brands like POM Wonderful, Fiji Water, and Wonderful Pistachios. A marketing pioneer who founded her own agency at age 19, she is credited with transforming pomegranates into a global health phenomenon and inventing the "Flowers in a Gift" concept at Teleflora. Beyond her branding success, Resnick is a powerhouse in philanthropy, having pledged billions toward climate research and community development, including a historic $750 million gift to Caltech. Her influence extends from the Central Valley's agricultural landscape to the leadership boards of the Aspen Institute and LACMA.

Stewart Resnick is the chairman and co-owner of The Wonderful Company, a multi-billion dollar conglomerate behind brands like Fiji Water, POM Wonderful, and Wonderful Pistachios. As one of the largest landowners in the United States, he oversees a massive agricultural empire in California. Resnick is a major philanthropist, notably pledging $750 million to Caltech for climate change research—one of the largest gifts of its kind. His leadership is defined by a strategy of vertical integration and aggressive marketing, transforming niche produce into global household names while navigating the complexities of water rights and sustainable farming in the 21st century.

Steven Udvar-Hazy is the executive chairman of Air Lease Corporation and a legendary pioneer of the aircraft leasing industry. He co-founded International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC), growing it into one of the world's largest aircraft owners before selling it to AIG. Known as the father of modern aircraft leasing, his influence on aviation extends to advising manufacturers on the design of iconic jets like the Boeing 787. His philanthropic legacy is cemented by his landmark donation to the Smithsonian, leading to the creation of the Steven F. Udvar-Házy Center. Today, he remains a titan in global aerospace, shaping fleet strategies for the world's major airlines.

Steve Tisch is the Chairman and Co-Owner of the New York Giants and a prominent film producer through his firm, Escape Artists. He famously holds both an Oscar for "Forrest Gump" and two Super Bowl rings. Currently, he is producing the 2026 "Masters of the Universe" film. Recently, he has faced scrutiny following the 2026 release of the Epstein files, which detailed past email correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein regarding adult women and investments. While the NFL is investigating his conduct, Tisch has denied any wrongdoing, describing the association as brief and expressing regret over the connection while remaining a central figure in professional sports and cinema.

Nicolas Berggruen, investor and philanthropist, built a global reputation as a contrarian thinker blending capital, policy, and long-term societal vision. Founder of Berggruen Holdings and the Berggruen Institute, he has invested across real estate, finance, and special situations while championing ideas around governance reform, technology, and globalization. Known for his unconventional lifestyle and intellectual focus, Berggruen has positioned himself less as a traditional financier and more as a patron of cross-disciplinary thought, convening global leaders to address structural challenges facing modern societies.

Markus Persson, known as “Notch,” is the creator of Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, which he developed as an independent project before it became a global cultural phenomenon. Launched in 2009, Minecraft’s open-ended, user-driven design attracted hundreds of millions of players and redefined sandbox gaming. In 2014, Persson sold Mojang, the studio behind Minecraft, to Microsoft for $2.5 billion, instantly making him one of the most successful game developers in history. Since then, he has remained largely outside the industry spotlight, becoming a symbol of the rare solo creator who built a generation-defining product.

Howard Marks, cofounder and co-chairman of Oaktree Capital Management, is one of the most respected investors in distressed debt and value investing. Known for his widely read investment memos, Marks has built a reputation for clear thinking on risk, cycles, and market psychology. Since founding Oaktree in 1995, he has helped grow it into a global alternative asset manager with more than $150 billion under management. Revered by peers like Warren Buffett, Marks combines investment mastery with thought leadership, making him a guiding voice for both professionals and individual investors.

GT Dave, founder and CEO of GT’s Living Foods, is widely credited with bringing kombucha into the mainstream U.S. market. Starting in the mid-1990s from his family’s kitchen in Los Angeles, he transformed a homemade health drink into a billion-dollar brand, now the leading kombucha company in the world. Known as the “King of Kombucha,” Dave built his business without outside investors, maintaining full ownership while expanding into wellness beverages that emphasize authenticity, probiotics, and natural ingredients. His story reflects both entrepreneurial persistence and a passion for health-driven innovation.

Geoffrey H. Palmer, founder of G.H. Palmer Associates, is one of Los Angeles’s largest apartment developers, with more than 13,000 units across the metro. He stamped downtown with Italianate mega-complexes like the Medici, Orsini, Piero, Da Vinci, and Lorenzo, and reshaped policy with the 2009 appellate win Palmer v. City of Los Angeles, which limited rental inclusionary mandates under California’s Costa-Hawkins Act. A prolific Republican donor, he remains a powerful—if polarizing—force in L.A. real estate.

Garrett Camp, Canadian entrepreneur and investor, is best known as the cofounder of Uber and the founder of startup studio Expa. Before reshaping urban transportation with Uber, Camp created StumbleUpon, the pioneering web discovery platform acquired by eBay in 2007. At Uber, his vision helped scale the company from a niche car service into a global ride-hailing giant operating in hundreds of cities. Through Expa, he continues to back and build innovative startups, cementing his reputation as a tech visionary with a knack for disruptive ideas.

David Geffen is an American entertainment mogul, record‑label founder, and philanthropist. He launched Asylum Records (1970), Geffen Records (1980), DGC Records (1990), and co‑founded DreamWorks SKG in 1994. His music and film empire helped define modern pop culture and Hollywood.

Benjamin Nazarian is a Los Angeles–based entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder & CEO of Therabody, the global wellness technology company known for Theragun percussive therapy devices. With a USC law and accounting background, he previously served as managing partner at Omninet Capital and co‑founded Parkview Financial, helping originate over $1 billion in loans. He also invests in early-stage ventures through Nazarian Capital. 

Anthony Pritzker is an heir to the Pritzker family fortune (Hyatt Hotels) and Managing Partner of Pritzker Private Capital. A Dartmouth and University of Chicago MBA graduate, he has steered middle‑market acquisitions while supporting environmental, arts, and educational causes through UCLA and RAND. His low‑profile leadership focuses on operational discipline and civic impact.

Alec Gores is a billionaire investor and founder of The Gores Group, a private equity firm known for pioneering the use of SPACs (special purpose acquisition companies) to take tech and industrial companies public. Born in Israel and raised in Michigan, Gores built his fortune by identifying undervalued businesses and transforming them into market leaders.

Jeffrey Katzenberg is a transformative figure in global media—reviving Disney animation, co-founding DreamWorks, and launching bold ventures like Quibi and WndrCo. A visionary producer and strategic political force, his impact spans entertainment, technology, and national influence.

Eric Smidt is the CEO and co-founder of Harbor Freight Tools, a privately held tool and equipment retailer with over 1,200 locations across the United States. Known for his keen business acumen, Smidt transformed Harbor Freight from a small mail-order business into a retail giant. He is also a notable philanthropist, with significant contributions to education and healthcare.

Jan Koum is a Ukrainian-American billionaire entrepreneur and co-founder of WhatsApp, the world's leading messaging application, which was acquired by Facebook in 2014. Known for his deep technical expertise and minimalist approach to app development, Koum has significantly influenced global communications.