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.

Steve Witkoff, founder and chairman of the Witkoff Group, built his fortune through high-profile real estate investing and development before emerging onto the global political stage as a U.S. special envoy. Long known in New York property circles for bold deals and opportunistic acquisitions, he later expanded his influence beyond business through diplomatic roles tied to Middle East and peace negotiations. Witkoff stands out as a rare figure whose reach now spans both luxury real estate and high-stakes international diplomacy.

Stuart Miller, executive chairman and co-CEO of Lennar, has spent more than four decades helping build the company into one of America’s largest homebuilders. The son of early Lennar investor Leonard Miller, he led the firm through major expansion cycles and helped shape its evolution beyond homebuilding into financial and real estate-related services. Known for long-term strategic control and deep influence over the business, Miller remains one of the most prominent figures in U.S. residential real estate.

Peter Cancro, founder and chairman of Jersey Mike’s, built one of America’s fastest-growing restaurant chains by turning a single New Jersey sandwich shop he bought at 17 into a national franchising powerhouse. Over five decades, he expanded the brand through a simple model centered on fresh-sliced subs, operator loyalty, and strong local-store economics, helping Jersey Mike’s surpass 3,000 locations. After Blackstone’s 2024 acquisition of the company at an $8 billion valuation, Cancro stepped down as CEO in 2025 but remained chairman and a significant shareholder, continuing to shape the brand’s long-term growth.

Lauren B. Leichtman, cofounder and co-chairperson of the Executive Committee at Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, helped build one of the most established middle-market private equity firms through a structured investment strategy designed to combine downside protection with long-term value creation. Since cofounding LLCP in 1984 with Arthur Levine, she has played a central role in the firm’s strategic direction, management, and investment activities as it grew into a global platform stewarding about $18.1 billion of institutional capital. Leichtman is also widely recognized as a trailblazer in private equity, with Forbes identifying her as the first woman to build a billion-dollar fortune in the industry.

Arthur E. Levine, cofounder of Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, helped build one of the most established middle-market private equity firms by focusing on structured equity, downside protection, and long-term value creation. Since launching LLCP with Lauren Leichtman in 1984, Levine has played a central role in shaping the firm’s differentiated investment strategy, combining debt and equity to back founder-led and family-owned businesses across industries. Known for disciplined capital allocation and a low-profile approach, he helped scale LLCP into a global platform with decades of experience in middle-market investing.

Jeff Krasnoff, cofounder and managing principal of Rialto Capital Management, built a major real estate investment and asset management platform focused on distressed debt, commercial mortgages, and opportunistic property strategies. After launching Rialto in the aftermath of the financial crisis, Krasnoff helped grow the firm into a leading investor in complex real estate credit and special situations, working with institutional partners across the United States. Known for disciplined underwriting and large-scale capital deployment in dislocated markets, he has positioned Rialto as a significant player in commercial real estate finance.

Robert Duggan, biotech entrepreneur and investor, built his fortune by identifying overlooked medical assets and scaling them into blockbuster businesses. He is best known for leading Pharmacyclics as CEO and majority owner, turning the company into a major oncology success through the development of Imbruvica, before selling it to AbbVie in a multibillion-dollar deal. Known for bold conviction, aggressive capital deployment, and a willingness to bet heavily on scientific outcomes, Duggan has become one of the most successful dealmakers in modern biotechnology.

Rakesh Gangwal, cofounder of IndiGo, helped build India’s largest airline by applying rigorous cost discipline, operational simplicity, and scale economics to commercial aviation. Drawing on decades of global airline experience, including senior roles at United Airlines and US Airways, Gangwal co-launched IndiGo in 2006 with a sharp focus on on-time performance, single-aircraft fleets, and low-cost efficiency. The strategy transformed IndiGo into the dominant carrier in one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets, reshaping air travel across India.

Norman Braman, founder and chairman of Braman Automotive Group, built one of the largest luxury auto dealership empires in the United States by focusing on premium brands, prime real estate, and disciplined operations. Starting in the 1970s, Braman expanded aggressively in South Florida, assembling a portfolio that includes top marques such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Rolls-Royce. Beyond automotive retail, he is a prominent civic figure and philanthropist, investing heavily in healthcare, education, and urban development in Miami. Braman’s career blends entrepreneurial scale with sustained local impact.

Michael Saylor, cofounder and executive chairman of MicroStrategy, is one of the most prominent advocates for Bitcoin in corporate America, steering the software-intelligence company into a bold strategy of converting excess cash into digital assets. A pioneer in enterprise analytics since the 1990s, he transformed his public profile through high-conviction Bitcoin accumulation, positioning MicroStrategy as a major institutional holder and driving global conversation around digital monetary standards. His outspoken leadership and long-term vision make him one of the most influential figures in technology and cryptocurrency.

Leonid Radvinsky, entrepreneur and owner of Fenix International, transformed OnlyFans into one of the most profitable creator platforms in the digital economy. With a background in building subscription-based and user-generated content businesses, Radvinsky acquired OnlyFans in 2018 and oversaw its explosive growth, turning it into a multibillion-dollar marketplace where creators directly monetize their audiences. His strategy centered on frictionless payments, global accessibility, and empowering creators with high revenue shares. Despite maintaining an extremely low public profile, Radvinsky remains a pivotal figure in the creator economy, shaping how digital content is produced, distributed, and monetized.

Jorge Pérez, founder, chairman, and CEO of The Related Group, is widely known as the “Condo King of Miami,” having shaped the modern skyline of South Florida through four decades of large-scale residential development. Since launching the firm in 1979, Pérez has built tens of thousands of luxury, mixed-income, and urban revitalization units across the region, partnering with top global architects and redefining Miami as an international hub of design, culture, and luxury real estate. A major patron of the arts, Pérez played a central role in establishing the Pérez Art Museum Miami and continues to support cultural and community development across the city. His influence spans real estate, philanthropy, and the transformation of Miami into a global destination.

Jorge Mas Santos, chairman and former CEO of MasTec, has transformed the engineering and infrastructure firm founded by his father into a multibillion-dollar leader in energy, telecommunications, and utility construction across North America. Under his stewardship, MasTec expanded from a regional contractor into a diversified powerhouse building renewable-energy projects, 5G networks, oil and gas pipelines, and critical power-distribution systems. Beyond MasTec, Mas Santos is an influential civic and political figure within the Cuban-American community and a principal owner of Inter Miami CF, helping shape the growth of Major League Soccer alongside global partners. His blend of business leadership, cultural advocacy, and sports ownership defines him as one of Miami’s most prominent modern leaders.

John H. Ruiz, founder and CEO of MSP Recovery, transformed a boutique health-care-law practice into a leading national firm specializing in recovery of Medicare, Medicaid and insurance reimbursements. Since launching MSP Recovery in 2014, Ruiz has built the company into a multibillion-dollar enterprise using proprietary data analytics and legal expertise to reclaim improperly paid claims on behalf of providers and payers. Under his leadership, MSPR has expanded into adjacent services and continues innovating in health-care compliance and recovery, establishing Ruiz as one of America’s foremost entrepreneurial leaders in health-care litigation and finance.

Boris Jordan is a Russian‑American entrepreneur and investor best known as the founder and Executive Chairman of Curaleaf, the U.S.’s leading cannabis company. He began his career in early 1990s Moscow, helping launch the Russian stock market, co-founded Renaissance Capital, led Gazprom Media and NTV, then built Sputnik Group before pivoting to cannabis in 2014.

Barry Sternlicht is the billionaire founder, chairman & CEO of Starwood Capital Group and Starwood Property Trust (NYSE: STWD), overseeing over $120 billion in global real estate assets. He also founded Starwood Hotels, creating iconic brands like W Hotels and St. Regis. A passionate industry leader, he’s known for blending revenue-driven growth with hands-on hospitality strategy—and for his vocal views on market cycles and Fed policy.

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.

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.