Karim Atiyeh, cofounder and CTO of Ramp, has helped build one of fintech’s fastest-rising platforms by turning corporate spend management into a software and automation engine for modern businesses. After previously cofounding Paribus with Eric Glyman, he launched Ramp in 2019 and played a central role in shaping the company’s technology across cards, expense management, bill pay, and AI-driven financial operations. Known for deep technical focus and product rigor, Atiyeh has emerged as one of the key architects behind Ramp’s rapid ascent.

Tony Tamer, cofounder and co-CEO of H.I.G. Capital, built one of the world’s largest middle-market private equity firms by focusing on operational turnarounds, carve-outs, and complex buyouts. Since launching H.I.G. in 1993, Tamer has helped expand the firm into a global platform investing across private equity, credit, and real assets, with a reputation for hands-on management and disciplined value creation. Known for deep operational engagement and long-term partnerships with management teams, he has positioned H.I.G. as a dominant force in middle-market investing.

Phil Ruffin, casino and real estate magnate, built a fortune through high-conviction bets on hospitality, energy, and distressed assets, most famously in Las Vegas. After early success in oil and gas, Ruffin acquired and revitalized major properties including the Treasure Island hotel-casino, applying hands-on operations and disciplined capital allocation. Known for opportunistic dealmaking and a long-term owner’s mindset, he has remained a powerful figure in gaming and commercial real estate, pairing bold acquisitions with tight cost control and patient value creation.