Craig McCaw is an American telecom visionary who transformed his family’s cable-TV company into McCaw Cellular, pioneering U.S. mobile networks in the 1980s. After selling the business to AT&T in 1994 for over $11 billion, he went on to build Nextel, Clearwire, and other wireless ventures—shaping modern cell-phone infrastructure. A Stanford graduate and dyslexia survivor, he continues investing through Eagle River Inc. and supports environmental, education, and tech philanthropy.

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.

Christopher “Kit” Goldsbury is the San Antonio–based billionaire who built his wealth through Pace Foods—taking over the company in 1977, buying it outright in the early ’90s, and selling it in 1994 to Campbell Soup for $1.1 billion. Today he leads Silver Ventures, the investment firm behind San Antonio’s revitalized Pearl Brewery district, and supports education and culinary causes through the Goldsbury Foundation. He keeps a famously low public profile.

J. Christopher “Chris” Flowers is a Harvard‑trained private equity investor and managing director & CEO of J.C. Flowers & Co., the premier global firm specializing in financial‑services investments. A former Goldman Sachs partner, Flowers made his name by steering the Shinsei Bank turnaround and advising AIG and Bank of America during the 2008 financial crisis. His firm has backed marquee deals like OSB, Elephant Insurance, and Jefferson Capital.

J. Christopher “Chris” Burch is an American entrepreneur and investor who founded Burch Creative Capital and co-founded Tory Burch LLC. A self-made billionaire, he started with Eagle’s Eye apparel—sold for $60 million—and built a diverse investment portfolio spanning fashion (BaubleBar, STAUD), hospitality (Faena Hotel + Universe, Nihiwatu resort), and consumer tech (Jawbone, Poppin). Known for his artistic aesthetic and creative ventures, he also launched C. Wonder and invests globally in lifestyle and venture brands.

Charles R. Schwab is the pioneering founder, longtime CEO, and current Co‑Chairman of The Charles Schwab Corporation, which he started in 1971. Renowned for revolutionizing the discount brokerage industry—offering low-cost, tech-driven trading and eliminating commissions—he built one of the largest global investment firms managing over $10 trillion in client assets and serving more than 32 million accounts. Semi-retiring in 2008, he remains the largest individual shareholder and leads the Schwab Foundation’s education and dyslexia initiatives. 

Charles S. Cohen is a billionaire real estate developer and film industry entrepreneur who transformed Cohen Brothers Realty—founded by his family—into a 12 million sq ft commercial portfolio spanning Manhattan, Los Angeles, Houston, and Florida. He also founded the Cohen Media Group in 2008 to preserve and distribute independent and French films, eventually acquiring iconic arthouse theater chains like Landmark Theatres and Curzon Cinemas.

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.

Carl Icahn is the legendary activist investor and founder of Icahn Enterprises, the diversified conglomerate he controls with an 86% stake. Born in Brooklyn in 1936, he helped pioneer shareholder activism as a high-stakes corporate raider—targeting companies like Trans World Airlines and Time Warner—then transitioned into long-term value investing. His bet on CVR Energy has since become the financial backbone of Icahn Enterprises amid broader portfolio volatility.

Bruce Kovner is a self-made hedge fund billionaire and the founder of Caxton Associates in 1983, the global macro fund he led for nearly three decades. A Harvard graduate who once drove a NYC taxi and dabbled in harpsichord before launching a career in trading, Kovner turned $3,000 borrowed on a credit card into billions—later retiring to manage his firm CAM Capital and lead elite arts and education philanthropy.

Bradley Keywell is the American billionaire entrepreneur behind Uptake Technologies, an industrial AI powerhouse. A serial founder, he co-founded Groupon, Echo Global Logistics, MediaOcean, Lightbank, and Tempus, and serves as Executive Chairman at Uptake. Named EY World Entrepreneur of the Year in 2019, he’s also the creative force behind Chicago Ideas and the immersive WNDR Museum, and a signatory of The Giving Pledge. 

August Busch IV is the fifth-generation brewing magnate and former CEO of Anheuser‑Busch, best known for steering the family business through its iconic Super Bowl advertising era and resisting, then navigating, its 2008 sale to InBev.

Arturo “Arte” Moreno is the first Mexican‑American to own a major U.S. sports franchise after purchasing the Anaheim Angels in 2003. A self‑made billionaire, he built his fortune in billboard advertising—expanding Outdoor Systems into an $8 billion sale—then transformed the Angels into a $2.7 billion-plus franchise. His leadership spans sports, media and community investment.

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.

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.

Anthony Hsieh is the serial entrepreneur behind loanDepot, the fourth-largest non-bank mortgage lender in the U.S. A seasoned innovator in online lending, he created LoansDirect and HomeLoanCenter before launching loanDepot in 2010. After its 2021 IPO, he recently returned as Executive Chairman to guide mortgage originations and navigate a leadership transition.

Andrew Tisch is co‑chairman of Loews Corporation, the diversified family-run holding company spanning insurance, energy, hotels, and real estate. A Cornell and Harvard alumnus, Tisch has led major turnarounds—such as Bulova and Lorillard—and today guides the firm alongside his brother and cousin.

Andrew Beal is a billionaire financier, mathematician, and founder of Beal Bank, known for his contrarian investment strategies and deep-value approach to banking. A self-made entrepreneur, Beal built his fortune by acquiring distressed assets and betting against market trends. Beyond finance, he is a noted math enthusiast, real estate investor, and namesake of the unsolved Beal Conjecture, offering $1 million to anyone who can prove it.

Stephen M. Ross is a real estate magnate, philanthropist, and sports team owner known for founding Related Companies, the real estate firm behind iconic projects like Hudson Yards, and for owning the Miami Dolphins. With a significant influence in real estate, sports, and philanthropy.

Harry Triguboff is an Australian billionaire real estate developer, founder, and managing director of Meriton, Australia's largest apartment developer. He is known for his significant impact on Sydney's skyline and his influential role in the Australian property market.