Daniel Snyder is the American entrepreneur who founded Snyder Communications and later owned the Washington Commanders (NFL) from 1999 to 2023. He purchased the team for $800 million and controversially sold it for a record $6.05 billion amid investigations, fan backlash, and workplace misconduct scandals that ultimately led to his forced exit. He now resides in London and remains a polarizing sports legacy figure

Daniel Pritzker is an American billionaire heir, musician, and filmmaker from the prominent Pritzker family, which founded Hyatt Hotels. A Tufts and Northwestern Law graduate, he co-founded the band Sonia Dada and directed the feature films Louis (2010) and Bolden (2019), a passion project depicting jazz pioneer Buddy Bolden. He is also a trustee of the Jay Pritzker Foundation and active in educational philanthropy.  

Daniel Och is the American billionaire founder of Och‑Ziff Capital Management (rebranded as Sculptor Capital in 2019). A Wharton alumnus and former Goldman Sachs equities trader, he built Och‑Ziff into a major hedge fund managing tens of billions before stepping down in 2019. He now runs Willoughby Capital, a family office investing in tech startups like Robinhood, Coinbase, and Instacart, while leading major philanthropic initiatives. 

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

Daniel Loeb is an American investor, hedge‑fund manager, and founder & CEO of Third Point LLC, a New York‑based activist investment firm launched in 1995 with ~$3–4 million in capital. Renowned for his scathing public letters and event‑driven strategy, he has built Third Point into a multi‑billion‑dollar fund and a major force in corporate turnarounds and governance reform. He is also a philanthropist active in education and civil‑rights causes.

Craig Newmark is the American founder of Craigslist, the influential online classifieds platform he started in 1995. With degrees in computing and information sciences from Case Western Reserve University, Newmark built Craigslist into a global service, stepping down as CEO in 2000 but continuing to support users and guide customer service. Since 2016, he has focused full-time on Craig Newmark Philanthropies, supporting ethics in journalism, veterans’ cybersecurity, and election integrity.

Clifford “Cliff” Asness is the co‑founder, Managing Principal & Chief Investment Officer of AQR Capital Management, a quantitative investment firm managing roughly $120 billion in assets. A PhD from the University of Chicago and former Goldman Sachs quant strategist, he popularized factor-based investing and author of influential research on value, momentum, and market efficiency.

Charles Zegar is an American technologist and billionaire investor who co-founded Bloomberg L.P. in 1982 alongside Michael Bloomberg, Tom Secunda, and Duncan MacMillan. As lead software architect, he built the original infrastructure for what became the Bloomberg Terminal—a core engine of global financial markets. Today he remains a discreet yet influential philanthropist through the Zegar Family Foundation. 

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.

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 Toll co‑founded Toll Brothers in 1967 with his brother Robert, turning it into a Fortune 500 homebuilder specializing in luxury housing across 24 states. As vice chairman—and principal of family office BET Investments—he now manages a real estate empire spanning six million sq ft of commercial space, 3,000 apartments, automotive dealerships, biotech ventures, and a portfolio reaching billionaire status.

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.

Brian Roberts is the chairman and CEO of Comcast Corporation—heir to the founding family and the public face behind one of the world’s largest media and telecom companies. Since joining Comcast in 1981 and becoming president in 1990, he has overseen growth through major acquisitions—from AT&T Broadband to NBCUniversal and Sky—boosting revenues from under $1 billion to over $90 billion.

Bill Alfond is an American investor and philanthropist who inherited a billion-dollar fortune when his father, Harold Alfond, exchanged Dexter Shoe Company for Berkshire Hathaway stock. A trustee and Maine community supporter, he co-founded the Bill & Joan Alfond Foundation and holds a minority stake in Fenway Sports Group alongside his siblings. 

Ben Horowitz is a seasoned tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist, co-founding Opsware (acquired by HP for $1.6 billion in 2007) and the powerhouse firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), a VC titan now managing over $42 billion in assets. A Columbia and UCLA-trained computer scientist, Horowitz is also the author of The Hard Thing About Hard Things and What You Do Is Who You Are, and remains a leading voice on startup leadership and tech policy.

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.

Avram Glazer is the American billionaire and co-chairman of Manchester United and part-owner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A Washington University and American University Law graduate, he has overseen multiple sports championships—from Manchester United’s Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup wins to the Buccaneers’ two Super Bowl titles.

Arthur Dantchik is the American-born co‑founder and managing director of Susquehanna International Group (SIG), one of the world’s leading quantitative trading firms. A SUNY‑Binghamton alumnus and former professional poker player, he helped build SIG into a global powerhouse and steered early investments in ByteDance—earning a seat on its board.

Antony “Tony” Ressler is a billionaire investor, co-founder of two private equity giants — Apollo Global Management (1990) and Ares Management (1997 )— and principal owner of the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks. A Georgetown-educated financier, he built an empire across credit, private equity, and real estate, and channels his wealth into philanthropy, education, and the arts.

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.