Thomas Siebel is the founder and Executive Chairman of C3.ai, a global pioneer in enterprise artificial intelligence software. After establishing Siebel Systems as the leader in the CRM market and selling it to Oracle in 2006, he founded C3.ai in 2009 to provide scalable AI and IoT solutions for industries ranging from energy to defense. In September 2025, Siebel transitioned from CEO to Executive Chairman to focus on long-term strategy and product innovation, following a diagnosis of an autoimmune disease that caused significant visual impairment. A prolific philanthropist, he has donated over $150 million to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and remains a leading voice on digital transformation and the evolution of "agentic AI" in the corporate world.

Phil Ruffin, casino and real estate magnate, built a fortune through high-conviction bets on hospitality, energy, and distressed assets, most famously in Las Vegas. After early success in oil and gas, Ruffin acquired and revitalized major properties including the Treasure Island hotel-casino, applying hands-on operations and disciplined capital allocation. Known for opportunistic dealmaking and a long-term owner’s mindset, he has remained a powerful figure in gaming and commercial real estate, pairing bold acquisitions with tight cost control and patient value creation.

Evan Spiegel co‑founded Snap Inc. (initially Snapchat) in 2011 while studying product design at Stanford. Under his leadership, Snap evolved into a global social media firm with ~400+ million daily users, launching viral innovations like Stories and AR lenses. Spiegel holds over 95 % of Snap’s voting power alongside co‑founder Bobby Murphy and remains its CEO. He also supports youth arts and education through the Spiegel Family Fund with his wife Miranda Kerr.

Dennis R. Washington is a self‑made billionaire industrialist who founded The Washington Companies, a diversified conglomerate spanning heavy construction, mining, railroads, marine shipping, aviation, equipment, and environmental cleanup. From starting with a single bulldozer in Montana, he built a business empire that now includes Seaspan Marine and Montana Rail Link—and is rated one of Montana’s wealthiest residents. 

Christopher Ilitch is the president and CEO of Ilitch Holdings, the Detroit-based privately held conglomerate founded by his parents Mike and Marian Ilitch. He oversees iconic brands such as Little Caesars Pizza, the Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Tigers, and their real estate & entertainment ventures. Since becoming sole CEO in 2004, he has led over a 600% revenue increase and drives Detroit renaissance through projects like The District Detroit.

Len Blavatnik is a Ukrainian-born British-American businessman, investor, and philanthropist. He is the founder and chairman of Access Industries, a privately-held industrial group, and is known for his investments in diverse sectors including natural resources, media, telecommunications, and real estate.