Ted Waitt is the billionaire co-founder of Gateway, Inc. who famously built a PC empire from an Iowa cow barn before pivoting to global philanthropy. Today, he leads the Waitt Foundation and Waitt Institute, driving the "Blue Prosperity" movement to protect 30% of the world’s oceans. His work focuses on partnering with island nations—including Fiji, Samoa, and the Azores—to implement sustainable marine spatial planning and resilient blue economies. Beyond the sea, Waitt is a major benefactor of the Salk Institute and National Geographic, blending his entrepreneurial roots with a mission to preserve the planet’s biodiversity and advance biomedical research through biophotonics.

David Sun is a Taiwanese‑American tech entrepreneur and billionaire who co-founded Kingston Technology in 1987 with John Tu. Educated in Taiwan and emigrating to the U.S. in 1977, Sun built Kingston into the world’s largest independent memory-products company, recognized for its quality-first culture and employee ownership ethos. He serves as COO and is known for philanthropic contributions in education and healthcare.

Lei Jun is a Chinese billionaire entrepreneur, co-founder, and CEO of Xiaomi Corporation, one of the largest smartphone manufacturers in the world. Known for his strategic vision and innovative approach to technology, Lei has played a significant role in the global expansion of Xiaomi, making it a household name in consumer electronics.