Ric Elias, cofounder and CEO of Red Ventures, built one of the most influential digital media and marketing platforms by combining performance marketing with data-driven consumer acquisition. Since launching Red Ventures in 2000, Elias has expanded the company through disciplined reinvestment and major acquisitions, building a diversified portfolio of well-known brands across travel, finance, and home services, including properties such as The Points Guy and Bankrate. Known for an intense execution culture and long-term ownership mindset, Elias has turned Red Ventures into a powerhouse at the intersection of media, commerce, and analytics.

Reed Hastings, cofounder and former CEO of Netflix, reshaped global entertainment by transforming a DVD-by-mail startup into the world’s dominant streaming platform. Under his leadership, Netflix pioneered subscription streaming, disrupted traditional media distribution, and later reinvented television again by investing heavily in original programming and global content production. Known for his bold strategic pivots, data-driven culture, and the influential “Netflix culture deck,” Hastings helped build one of the most impactful consumer technology companies of the modern era. Beyond business, he is a major philanthropist focused on education reform and civic initiatives.

Jim Kennedy, chairman emeritus of Cox Enterprises, is the longtime steward of one of America’s largest and most influential privately held companies. Grandson of founder James M. Cox, he helped transform the family’s newspaper holdings into a diversified powerhouse spanning cable and broadband (Cox Communications), automotive services (Cox Automotive), and emerging clean-tech investments. Under his leadership, Cox became a multibillion-dollar enterprise known for operational discipline, innovation, and a strong commitment to sustainability and philanthropy. Kennedy remains one of the wealthiest and most prominent family-business leaders in the United States.

James Chambers, co-owner of Cox Enterprises, represents the fourth generation of the Cox family overseeing one of America’s largest privately held conglomerates. Founded in 1898, Cox Enterprises has expanded into communications, automotive, and media, with multibillion-dollar divisions including Cox Communications and Cox Automotive. As part of the family’s leadership, Chambers focuses on sustainability, innovation, and philanthropy, helping guide the company’s transition toward cleaner technologies and long-term social impact while maintaining its legacy of family stewardship and business excellence.

Herbert Allen Jr., billionaire investment banker, is the former president and CEO of Allen & Company, the storied family-run boutique bank known for advising on some of Wall Street’s most significant media and technology deals. During his tenure, he helped solidify the firm’s reputation as a discreet but powerful player in mergers and acquisitions, particularly in entertainment, sports, and digital industries. Allen is also widely recognized for launching the annual Sun Valley Conference, an exclusive gathering of global business leaders, tech titans, and media moguls that has become a hallmark of elite dealmaking.

Daniel Ek is the Swedish-born co-founder, Chairman & CEO of Spotify, the global streaming platform launched in 2006. A tech prodigy who sold his first startup at age 23, Ek scaled Spotify to over 276 million premium subscribers and 696 million total users by mid‑2025. He also chairs Neko Health and leads European moonshot investments through Prima Materia. 

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. 

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. 

Alex Meruelo is a Cuban-American entrepreneur and investor, known for building a diversified business empire spanning media, hospitality, gaming, real estate, and finance. As the first Latino owner of an NHL team—the Arizona Coyotes—Meruelo is a trailblazer in sports ownership and a prominent figure in the Latino business community. His portfolio includes Meruelo Media, Sahara Las Vegas, and Grand Sierra Resort, reflecting a bold, multi-sector investment strategy.

Jeffrey Katzenberg is a transformative figure in global media—reviving Disney animation, co-founding DreamWorks, and launching bold ventures like Quibi and WndrCo. A visionary producer and strategic political force, his impact spans entertainment, technology, and national influence.

Michael Eisner, former chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the most consequential media executives of the late 20th century, having presided over Disney’s transformation into a global entertainment powerhouse. From 1984 to 2005, Eisner revitalized the company through blockbuster film franchises, the expansion of theme parks, the launch of Disney Channel, and landmark acquisitions including ABC and Pixar’s creative partnership era. After leaving Disney, he founded Tornante Company, a private investment firm backing media, technology, and consumer brands, and became a prominent investor in digital content, sports, and publishing. Known for his creative instincts, aggressive dealmaking, and polarizing leadership style, Eisner remains a defining figure in modern entertainment history.

Lachlan Murdoch is an Australian-American media executive known for his prominent role in the Murdoch family's media empire. He serves as the executive chairman and CEO of Fox Corporation and co-chairman of News Corp.

Rupert Murdoch is an Australian-born American media mogul, known for founding and leading News Corporation, one of the world's largest media conglomerates, significantly influencing global media landscapes.

Jack Ma is a Chinese entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the co-founder and former executive chairman of Alibaba Group, a multinational technology conglomerate. Known for his inspirational leadership and innovative approach, Ma has been a significant figure in the global e-commerce and technology sectors.

Iris Fontbona is a Chilean billionaire businesswoman and widow of Andrónico Luksic, the founder of Antofagasta PLC, one of the world's largest copper mining companies. She oversees the Luksic Group's interests, making her one of the wealthiest individuals in Latin America.

David Thomson is the Chairman of Thomson Reuters, a global leader in news and information services. As the 3rd Baron Thomson of Fleet, he is part of the Thomson family, known for their significant influence in the media industry. He is one of the wealthiest individuals in Canada and a prominent figure in global business.

James Murdoch, a prominent businessman and the son of media mogul Rupert Murdoch, has held significant leadership roles in global media companies. He is known for his executive roles at 21st Century Fox, News Corporation, and Sky PLC, and is actively involved in investments through Lupa Systems, his private investment company.