George Yancopoulos, cofounder, president, and chief scientific officer of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, is one of the most accomplished scientist-executives in biotechnology. A Columbia-trained physician and molecular immunologist, he helped shape Regeneron’s R&D engine, leading to breakthrough therapies in ophthalmology, immunology, oncology, and infectious disease. Under his guidance, the company developed Eylea, a blockbuster treatment for macular degeneration, and partnered in creating COVID-19 antibody therapies. With hundreds of patents and a reputation for scientific rigor, Yancopoulos has become a driving force behind Regeneron’s rise as a global biotech leader.

Geoffrey H. Palmer, founder of G.H. Palmer Associates, is one of Los Angeles’s largest apartment developers, with more than 13,000 units across the metro. He stamped downtown with Italianate mega-complexes like the Medici, Orsini, Piero, Da Vinci, and Lorenzo, and reshaped policy with the 2009 appellate win Palmer v. City of Los Angeles, which limited rental inclusionary mandates under California’s Costa-Hawkins Act. A prolific Republican donor, he remains a powerful—if polarizing—force in L.A. real estate.

David Baszucki s a Canadian‑American entrepreneur, software engineer, and inventor. He co-founded Roblox Corporation in 2004 and has led as CEO since its 2006 launch. Previously, he founded Knowledge Revolution—creator of Interactive Physics, sold to MSC Software—and later funded early startups like Friendster. A pioneer of user‑generated content and the metaverse, Baszucki also champions research via the Baszucki Brain Research Fund. 

Daniel Lubetzky is a Mexican‑American billionaire entrepreneur, author, and social innovator. He founded KIND Snacks in 2003 and grew it into a multibillion-dollar global brand known for purpose-driven business. Before KIND, he launched PeaceWorks and the OneVoice Movement to foster economic cooperation in the Middle East. A Stanford JD and Trinity University economics alum, he is also a major philanthropic leader and former “Shark Tank” investor turned full-time Shark

Charlie Ergen is the co‑founder and chairman of Dish Network and EchoStar. After launching the business in 1980 with just $60,000 and satellite dishes from the back of a truck, he built a telecommunications empire. Known for his frugality, poker ethos, and bold bids for wireless spectrum, Ergen now oversees major satellite, broadband, and wireless initiatives. He has climbed Everest, supports mountain-climbing causes, and continues to wield outsized influence in media and telecom. 

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 Chesky is the American industrial designer and co‑founder & CEO of Airbnb, the pioneering platform that transformed home-sharing into a global force. A Rhode Island School of Design graduate, Chesky built Airbnb from a San Francisco loft startup in 2008 into a marketplace serving over 2 billion guests across 240+ countries. Known for his design-driven leadership and ‘founder mode’ management style, he’s also a prominent philanthropist and a signatory of the Giving Pledge.

Boris Jordan is a Russian‑American entrepreneur and investor best known as the founder and Executive Chairman of Curaleaf, the U.S.’s leading cannabis company. He began his career in early 1990s Moscow, helping launch the Russian stock market, co-founded Renaissance Capital, led Gazprom Media and NTV, then built Sputnik Group before pivoting to cannabis in 2014.

Bobby Murphy is the co-founder and CTO of Snap Inc., the company behind Snapchat. A Stanford-trained engineer, he architected the platform’s core messaging tech and helped pioneer augmented-reality features like Lenses, Filters, and Spectacles. A low-profile billionaire, Murphy focuses on product, infrastructure, and long-horizon AR bets shaping the future of social communication.

Benjamin Nazarian is a Los Angeles–based entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder & CEO of Therabody, the global wellness technology company known for Theragun percussive therapy devices. With a USC law and accounting background, he previously served as managing partner at Omninet Capital and co‑founded Parkview Financial, helping originate over $1 billion in loans. He also invests in early-stage ventures through Nazarian Capital. 

Ben Ashkenazy is an Israeli‑American real estate billionaire who founded Ashkenazy Acquisition Corporation in 1987, now overseeing a $12 billion global property portfolio. Known for strategic landmark deals like stakes in New York’s Plaza Hotel, Boston’s Faneuil Hall, and London’s Grosvenor House, he’s raised fresh capital to pursue discounted acquisitions—cementing his reputation as a bold, shrewd titan in commercial real estate.  

Behdad Eghbali is an Iranian–American billionaire and co‑founder & managing partner of Clearlake Capital, the fast‑growing private equity firm with over $90 billion in assets under management. A UC Berkeley Haas alumnus and former TPG and Morgan Stanley banker, he has steered high-profile investments in technology, industrials, and more. In May 2022, he became co-owner of Chelsea Football Club, reflecting his expanding global influence in sports ownership.

Barry Sternlicht is the billionaire founder, chairman & CEO of Starwood Capital Group and Starwood Property Trust (NYSE: STWD), overseeing over $120 billion in global real estate assets. He also founded Starwood Hotels, creating iconic brands like W Hotels and St. Regis. A passionate industry leader, he’s known for blending revenue-driven growth with hands-on hospitality strategy—and for his vocal views on market cycles and Fed policy.

Baiju Bhatt is an American entrepreneur and co-founder of Robinhood, the influential no-commission trading app launched in 2013. A Stanford-educated physicist and mathematician, he served as co‑CEO until 2020 and then as Chief Creative Officer, stepping down in March 2024 to focus on his space-based solar startup, Aetherflux. Under his leadership, Robinhood became a cultural phenomenon in democratizing finance.

Axel Stawski is an American billionaire real estate developer and founder of Stawski Partners, a New York City–based firm. A Holocaust survivor’s son with a PhD in international law, he has built a portfolio of Manhattan office buildings and luxury condos since 1973, including the notable 565 Fifth Avenue. His low-profile but focused approach continues to shape prime urban real estate.

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.

Apoorva Mehta is a Canadian‑American entrepreneur and billionaire who founded Instacart in 2012, turning a class‑action startup into North America’s leading grocery delivery platform. After stepping down as CEO in 2021 and exiting entirely in 2023 with a ~10 % stake, he launched Cloud Health Systems, applying tech savvy to healthcare.

Anthony Pratt is the Australian‑born billionaire and executive chairman of Visy Industries and Pratt Industries USA—collectively the world’s largest privately owned paper, packaging, and recycling firm. Under his leadership, the company has expanded to over 70 U.S. factories and pledged a $5 billion investment to create 5,000 American manufacturing jobs, aligning business growth with sustainability and global 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.

Aneel Bhusri is the co‑founder and executive chairman of Workday, the enterprise cloud software leader for finance and HR. A Stanford MBA and Brown‑educated engineer, he helped build Workday from a PeopleSoft spin‑out into a multibillion‑dollar public company and holds executive roles in venture through Greylock Partners.