Marc Andreessen, cofounder of Netscape and venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, is one of Silicon Valley’s most influential architects, shaping both the early internet and the modern startup ecosystem. After creating Mosaic, the first widely adopted web browser, and helping launch Netscape, Andreessen turned to investing, backing industry-defining companies across software, crypto, AI, and consumer technology. Through Andreessen Horowitz, he helped institutionalize venture capital as a full-service platform, supporting founders with capital, talent, and strategic insight. Known for his bold technological manifestos and conviction in software’s transformative power, Andreessen remains a central voice in global innovation.

Kevin Systrom, cofounder of Instagram, helped build one of the most influential social platforms of the modern era by combining minimalist design, mobile photography, and frictionless sharing. After early career stints at Google and Nextstop, he launched Instagram with Mike Krieger in 2010, growing it to millions of users in months and selling the company to Facebook for $1 billion in 2012 while continuing to expand it into a global cultural phenomenon. Known for his product craftsmanship and creator-focused approach, Systrom has since turned his attention to algorithmic news and discovery through his startup Artifact, while remaining a major voice in technology and entrepreneurship.

Yuri Milner, tech investor and science philanthropist, is one of the most influential figures in global venture capital through his firm DST Global, which backed companies such as Facebook, Airbnb, Spotify, Alibaba, and ByteDance long before they became industry giants. A former physicist, Milner is known for his data-driven approach to identifying transformative internet businesses and for shaping a new model of late-stage tech investing. Beyond finance, he cofounded the Breakthrough Prizes—often called the “Oscars of Science”—and launched initiatives supporting fundamental research, SETI, and human curiosity, establishing himself as one of the world’s leading patrons of science and discovery.

Jeff Rothschild, veteran engineer and early Facebook executive, played a pivotal role in scaling the social network from a college startup into a global technology platform serving billions. Joining Facebook in 2005 as its first vice president of infrastructure, he helped design and stabilize the company’s backend systems during its period of explosive growth, ensuring its reliability as usage surged worldwide. Before Facebook, Rothschild cofounded several successful technology companies and later became a longtime advisor and venture partner at Accel, shaping investment strategies in consumer and enterprise software. Quiet and deeply technical, he remains one of Silicon Valley’s most influential behind-the-scenes architects.

Chase Coleman III is the founder and managing partner of Tiger Global Management, one of the most powerful hedge funds and venture firms globally. A protégé of Julian Robertson, Coleman runs public and private tech-heavy investment strategies, overseeing around $46 billion in assets while building Tiger Global into a benchmark of high-growth returns. He is also active in education and conservation philanthropy. 

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.

Brian Acton is the visionary co-founder of WhatsApp and current executive chairman of the Signal Technology Foundation. A Stanford‑educated engineer, he left WhatsApp in 2017—turning down millions—and in 2018 seeded Signal with a $50 million loan to champion encrypted messaging and digital privacy. His leadership spans product innovation, philanthropy, and cyber‑rights advocacy.

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.

Eduardo Saverin is a Brazilian entrepreneur and angel investor best known as one of the co-founders of Facebook. Currently based in Singapore, he has diversified his investments across various sectors, primarily focusing on technology and finance.

Dustin Moskovitz is an American entrepreneur, best known as a co-founder of Facebook and Asana. As a key figure in the tech industry, he has made significant contributions to social media and project management software. He is also recognized for his philanthropy through the Good Ventures Foundation.

Sheryl Sandberg is an American technology executive, author, and philanthropist known for her role as the Chief Operating Officer of Facebook (now Meta Platforms, Inc.) and for her advocacy for women's empowerment in the workplace through her best-selling book Lean In.

Mark Zuckerberg is an American technology entrepreneur best known for co-founding and leading Facebook, Inc. (now Meta Platforms, Inc.), one of the world's largest social media companies. As a pioneer of the social media revolution, Zuckerberg has had a profound impact on how people connect and communicate globally.