George Kurtz, cofounder and CEO of CrowdStrike, has become one of the most influential leaders in cybersecurity. After a successful career at McAfee, he launched CrowdStrike in 2011 with the vision of using cloud-native technology to stop breaches in real time. Under his leadership, the company went public in 2019 and grew into a multi-billion-dollar enterprise protecting governments, corporations, and institutions worldwide. Known for his technical expertise and entrepreneurial drive, Kurtz is a central figure in shaping the modern cybersecurity landscape.

Garrett Camp, Canadian entrepreneur and investor, is best known as the cofounder of Uber and the founder of startup studio Expa. Before reshaping urban transportation with Uber, Camp created StumbleUpon, the pioneering web discovery platform acquired by eBay in 2007. At Uber, his vision helped scale the company from a niche car service into a global ride-hailing giant operating in hundreds of cities. Through Expa, he continues to back and build innovative startups, cementing his reputation as a tech visionary with a knack for disruptive ideas.

Frank Slootman, chairman and CEO of Snowflake, has earned a reputation as one of Silicon Valley’s most effective scale-up leaders, steering three companies to multibillion-dollar valuations. After leading Data Domain and ServiceNow through explosive growth and successful IPOs, he took the helm of Snowflake in 2019, guiding the cloud data platform to a record-breaking $33 billion IPO in 2020. Known for his no-nonsense leadership style and relentless focus on execution, Slootman has become a benchmark for operational excellence in the tech industry.

Donald E. “Don” Friese rose from an orphanage in rural Pennsylvania to become a self-made billionaire. He joined C.R. Laurence in 1961 as a warehouse worker, bought full ownership by the 1990s, and grew it into the largest glazing‑supplies company in the U.S. He sold the business in 2015 for $1.3 billion while personally gifting more than $86 million in bonuses to employees and remains active philanthropically through the Friese Foundation. 

David Sun is a Taiwanese‑American tech entrepreneur and billionaire who co-founded Kingston Technology in 1987 with John Tu. Educated in Taiwan and emigrating to the U.S. in 1977, Sun built Kingston into the world’s largest independent memory-products company, recognized for its quality-first culture and employee ownership ethos. He serves as COO and is known for philanthropic contributions in education and healthcare.

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.

Bruce Karsh is the co-founder, co-chairman, and Chief Investment Officer of Oaktree Capital Management, the global leader in distressed-debt investing with nearly $190 billion in assets under management. A former appellate clerk for Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, Karsh transitioned from law to finance, quietly building a reputation as the “quiet secret behind Oaktree’s success” alongside Howard Marks.

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.

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.

Alexander Karp is the co-founder and CEO of Palantir Technologies, a data analytics firm known for its work with governments, defense, and large enterprises. With a PhD in philosophy and a background in law, Karp brings a rare intellectual rigor to the tech world, combining privacy-conscious ideals with powerful data infrastructure.

Pavel Durov, a Russian-born tech entrepreneur, is best known as the founder of VKontakte (VK), Russia's largest social networking site, and Telegram Messenger, a globally popular encrypted messaging platform. A strong advocate for privacy, freedom of speech, and decentralization, Durov has positioned himself as a significant figure in global digital communication.

James Ratcliffe is a British billionaire, chemical engineer, and businessman. He is the founder and CEO of Ineos Group, a global chemicals company. Known for his strategic investments and expansion in the chemicals industry, Ratcliffe has made significant impacts on the global market.

Stefan Persson, a Swedish billionaire and former chairman of Hennes & Mauritz (H&M), is known for transforming the family business into a global fashion giant. With significant influence in the retail industry, Persson has been a key figure in expanding H&M's presence worldwide.

Idan Ofer is an Israeli billionaire businessman and philanthropist, known for his extensive investments in various industries including shipping, energy, and mining. He is the founder of Quantum Pacific Group and has significant stakes in multiple global corporations.

Andreas von Bechtolsheim is a German-American engineer, entrepreneur, and investor, best known as one of the co-founders of Sun Microsystems and as a key early investor in Google. He has significantly influenced the tech industry through his innovations and investments.

Michael Hartono, an influential Indonesian businessman, is co-owner of the Djarum Group, a major conglomerate with interests in various sectors. He is one of Indonesia's wealthiest individuals, known for his substantial contributions to the country's business landscape and philanthropy.

He Xiangjian is a prominent Chinese businessman, known for founding Midea Group, one of the world's largest manufacturers of electrical appliances. With a keen eye for innovation and expansion, He Xiangjian has made significant contributions to the global appliance industry.

Alexey Mordashov is a Russian billionaire businessman, known for his role as the chairman of Severstal, a major steel and mining company. His investments span various sectors, including tourism and technology, making him one of Russia's wealthiest individuals.

William Ding, also known as Ding Lei, is a Chinese billionaire entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of NetEase, one of the largest Internet and video game companies in China. He has been a prominent figure in the tech industry, known for his contributions to online gaming and internet services.

Miriam Adelson is a renowned Israeli-American physician, philanthropist, and owner of a vast media empire. As the widow of Sheldon Adelson, she has inherited and expanded his business interests and continues to make significant contributions to medical research and conservative political causes.