Tianqiao Chen is the billionaire founder of Shanda Group and the Tianqiao and Chrissy Chen Institute (TCCI), who famously pivoted from a Chinese gaming empire to global neuroscience philanthropy. Now based in Silicon Valley, he has committed billions to unlocking the mysteries of the human brain, notably funding the Chen Neuroscience Research Building at Caltech and launching "Gestala" in early 2026 to pioneer ultrasonic, non-invasive brain-computer interfaces. Beyond science, he is one of the largest private landowners in America, holding nearly 200,000 acres of timberland in Oregon. His current work focuses on "Discoverative Intelligence," a vision where AI acts as a structured partner in scientific discovery, and his 2026 launch of ChenNative.ai offers a deep dive into his philosophy on the co-evolution of carbon and silicon-based life.

Mark Pincus, founder and former CEO of Zynga, was a pioneer of social gaming, turning casual games into a mass-market phenomenon on Facebook and mobile platforms. After early ventures in internet services and venture capital, Pincus launched Zynga in 2007, scaling hits like FarmVille and Words With Friends into a multibillion-dollar business that went public in 2011. Known for his aggressive growth strategies and product experimentation, he later stepped back from daily operations while remaining an active investor and entrepreneur through Reinvent Capital. Pincus continues to influence consumer technology at the intersection of gaming, social interaction, and digital monetization.