Stanley Hubbard is a broadcasting pioneer and the driving force behind Hubbard Broadcasting, a multi-generational media empire that revolutionized the television industry. He is widely credited with launching the first direct-broadcast satellite service, USSB, which eventually paved the way for the modern satellite TV landscape. Under his leadership, the company expanded from its Minnesota roots into a national powerhouse with dozens of television and radio stations, as well as the cable network REELZ. A staunch advocate for local broadcasting and technological innovation, Hubbard has maintained family ownership of the firm while consistently adapting to the digital shift, securing his legacy as a central architect of the American media landscape.

Glen A. Taylor, Minnesota billionaire businessman, built his fortune through Taylor Corporation, one of the largest privately held printing and marketing companies in the U.S. Starting as an employee, he bought the company in 1975 and expanded it into a diversified enterprise spanning printing, communications, and technology solutions. Beyond business, Taylor is well known as owner of the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves and WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx, as well as a former state senator. His career blends entrepreneurship, sports ownership, and community engagement, making him a prominent figure in both business and civic life.

David Baszucki s a Canadian‑American entrepreneur, software engineer, and inventor. He co-founded Roblox Corporation in 2004 and has led as CEO since its 2006 launch. Previously, he founded Knowledge Revolution—creator of Interactive Physics, sold to MSC Software—and later funded early startups like Friendster. A pioneer of user‑generated content and the metaverse, Baszucki also champions research via the Baszucki Brain Research Fund.