Frank Fertitta III, chairman and CEO of Station Casinos, transformed a family business into a Las Vegas gaming powerhouse catering to local residents. Alongside his brother Lorenzo, he acquired the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 2001 for $2 million, steering its growth into a global sports phenomenon before selling to Endeavor in 2016 for $4 billion. With substantial holdings in real estate, hospitality, and gaming, Fertitta’s career blends bold deal-making with a deep understanding of Nevada’s entertainment landscape, securing his place among America’s most influential casino magnates.

Felix Baker is a highly influential biotech-focused investor and co-founder of Baker Brothers Advisors, a leading hedge fund specializing in healthcare and biotechnology investing. Through his firm, established in 2000, Felix manages over $20 billion in assets and helped generate an estimated $8 billion gain from early investments in Seagen. A PhD immunologist and Stanford alumnus, he also serves on boards of key biotech companies and contributes to Stanford’s biosciences initiatives.

Edward Scott “Eddie” Lampert is an American billionaire investor and founder of ESL Investments, established in 1988 after stints at Goldman Sachs and backing from Richard Rainwater. He famously orchestrated the merger of Kmart and Sears in 2005 and led Sears Holdings until 2019, after acquiring it via bankruptcy auction through Transformco. His record has been polarizing—praised for contrarian success at AutoZone and AutoNation, yet widely criticized for Sears’ collapse.

Darwin Deason is an American billionaire entrepreneur and founder of Affiliated Computer Services (ACS). Under his leadership, ACS became a global outsourcing powerhouse before being sold to Xerox for $6.4 billion in 2010. After the sale, Deason emerged as Xerox’s largest individual shareholder (~12%). He is also a high-profile Republican political donor and owner of the mega-yacht Apogee and an opulent La Jolla estate called “The Sand Castle.” 

Chamath Palihapitiya is a Sri Lankan‑born Canadian‑American venture capitalist and founder & CEO of Social Capital. A former senior Facebook executive (2007–2011), he rose to prominence as the so-called “SPAC King” after helping take Virgin Galactic, Opendoor, Clover Health and others public. His aggressive investment style and hefty bet on SPACs have earned him both acclaim and criticism.

Arthur Blank is the co‑founder of The Home Depot and the visionary behind the Blank family’s $10 billion enterprise, including the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United FC, Mercedes‑Benz Stadium, PGA TOUR Superstore, and Montana guest ranches. A Babson College graduate and committed philanthropist, Blank has given over $1 billion through his family foundation and led a $200 million donation to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Lorenzo Fertitta is an American businessman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist best known for his role in transforming the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) into a global sports phenomenon. As a co-founder of Zuffa, LLC, and former CEO of UFC, Fertitta has had a significant impact on the sports and entertainment industry. His business acumen extends to gaming, hospitality, and investments, positioning him as one of the most influential figures in modern sports management.

Stanley Kroenke is an American billionaire businessman and real estate developer. He is the founder of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, which owns several professional sports teams across the United States and the United Kingdom. Known for his significant investments in sports and real estate, Kroenke has made a substantial impact on both industries.

John Fredriksen is a Norwegian-born Cypriot shipping magnate and one of the most influential figures in the global shipping industry. He is best known for his ownership of the world's largest oil tanker fleet and significant stakes in various shipping and offshore drilling companies.

Idan Ofer is an Israeli billionaire businessman and philanthropist, known for his extensive investments in various industries including shipping, energy, and mining. He is the founder of Quantum Pacific Group and has significant stakes in multiple global corporations.

Alexey Mordashov is a Russian billionaire businessman, known for his role as the chairman of Severstal, a major steel and mining company. His investments span various sectors, including tourism and technology, making him one of Russia's wealthiest individuals.

Vladimir Lisin is a Russian billionaire known for his significant influence in the steel industry. As the chairman and majority shareholder of NLMK Group, he has built a substantial fortune and established himself as one of the most powerful businessmen in Russia.

Gautam Adani is an Indian billionaire industrialist and the chairman and founder of the Adani Group, a conglomerate involved in port development and operations in India. Adani has also invested in various sectors such as energy, resources, logistics, agribusiness, real estate, financial services, and defense.

Jim Walton is an American businessman, currently serving as the chairman of Arvest Bank. He is the youngest son of Walmart founder Sam Walton and an heir to the Walmart fortune. Known for his significant influence in retail and banking, Jim Walton has maintained a relatively low public profile compared to his siblings.

Carlos Slim Helu is a Mexican business magnate, investor, and philanthropist, renowned for his substantial holdings in numerous Mexican companies through his conglomerate, Grupo Carso. He has frequently been ranked among the world's richest individuals by Forbes.

Michael Platt is a British billionaire hedge fund manager and the co-founder and CEO of BlueCrest Capital Management, one of Europe's largest hedge funds. Known for his trading prowess and risk management skills, Platt has consistently ranked among the world's top hedge fund managers.

Mukesh Ambani, an Indian billionaire, is the chairman and largest shareholder of Reliance Industries, a conglomerate with interests in petrochemicals, refining, oil, telecommunications, and retail. Known for transforming Reliance into a diversified industrial giant, he is one of the richest individuals in the world.

Barry Diller is an American media mogul, founder, and chairman of IAC/InterActiveCorp and Expedia Group. Known for his transformative influence on television, film, and the internet, Diller has been a pivotal figure in shaping the modern media landscape through his leadership at Paramount Pictures, Fox Broadcasting, and later ventures into digital media.

Bernard Arnault is a French business magnate, investor, and art collector, best known as the chairman and CEO of LVMH, the world's largest luxury-goods company. He has built a vast empire of prestigious brands and has a significant influence in the luxury industry globally.