Nir Zuk, founder emeritus of Palo Alto Networks, is one of cybersecurity’s most influential product visionaries, credited with helping define the next-generation firewall era and building Palo Alto into a global security powerhouse. After founding the company in 2005, Zuk led its technical direction for more than two decades before retiring as CTO in August 2025, remaining closely associated with its engineering legacy and market impact. Prior to Palo Alto, he held senior technical roles at Check Point, OneSecure, and NetScreen, shaping core network security architectures long before cybersecurity became a boardroom priority.

Tom Gores is the billionaire founder of Platinum Equity and owner of the Detroit Pistons. In February 2026, he launched "Same Page Entertainment," a multimedia venture with Jalen Rose to spotlight Detroit’s creative talent. His sports portfolio expanded recently to include a WNBA franchise set to debut in 2029 and a minority stake in the LA Chargers. On the court, his Pistons have surged to the top of the Eastern Conference behind MVP candidate Cade Cunningham. A prolific philanthropist, Gores recently donated $350,000 to SAY Detroit to revitalize the historic St. Cecilia’s Gym. With over $50 billion in assets under management at Platinum Equity, he remains a dominant force in global private equity and Michigan’s economic resurgence.

Shay Banon, the founder and Chief Technology Officer of Elastic, is a defining figure in the evolution of real-time search and data analytics. He created Elasticsearch in 2010, a project that evolved from a personal search tool into a cornerstone of modern data infrastructure. Under his leadership, Elastic has expanded from a specialized search engine into a global platform for observability, cybersecurity, and enterprise intelligence. Banon’s commitment to open-source innovation and his technical vision have made the Elastic Stack a fundamental component for thousands of organizations worldwide. His work remains central to how modern businesses process and understand massive volumes of data in real-time.

Oren Zeev, founder of Zeev Ventures, is a contrarian growth investor known for backing category-defining technology companies at pivotal moments. After early success in private equity and distressed investing, Zeev shifted to long-term minority investments, helping scale businesses such as Chegg, Audible, and TripActions. His hands-on, founder-aligned approach emphasizes durable unit economics, product leadership, and patient capital. Operating largely outside traditional venture cycles, Zeev has built a reputation for high-conviction bets that compound over time.

Micky Arison, chairman of Carnival Corporation, built the world’s largest cruise company into a dominant force in global leisure travel while also shaping professional sports as owner of the Miami Heat. After taking the helm of his family’s cruise business, Arison expanded Carnival through scale, brand diversification, and operational efficiency, overseeing multiple marquee cruise lines and a vast global fleet. Beyond travel, he transformed the Heat into an NBA powerhouse with multiple championships, applying a disciplined, culture-driven ownership style. Known for a low public profile and long-term focus, Arison remains one of the most influential figures in hospitality and sports ownership.

David Zalik is the Canadian‑American entrepreneur who co‑founded GreenSky in 2006. After founding MicroTech at age 14 and launching several tech ventures, he built GreenSky into a fintech unicorn connecting banks, contractors, and homeowners in home‑improvement and healthcare financing. He remains a billionaire with over 50% ownership of the company. 

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.  

Alec Gores is a billionaire investor and founder of The Gores Group, a private equity firm known for pioneering the use of SPACs (special purpose acquisition companies) to take tech and industrial companies public. Born in Israel and raised in Michigan, Gores built his fortune by identifying undervalued businesses and transforming them into market leaders.

Adam Neumann is the controversial co-founder and former CEO of WeWork, whose ambitious vision for “elevating the world’s consciousness” turned a coworking startup into a global phenomenon—before its dramatic collapse.

Aaron Frenkel is a prominent real estate developer and investor known for his extensive portfolio in luxury properties and aviation services. His strategic investments and philanthropic efforts have positioned him as a significant figure in the global real estate and business communities.

Eyal Ofer is a billionaire Israeli shipping magnate and real estate developer. He is the Chairman of Ofer Global, Zodiac Group, and Global Holdings, and has an extensive portfolio in maritime, real estate, and technology sectors.