Tom Golisano is the billionaire founder of Paychex and a prolific philanthropist who has donated over $1 billion to healthcare, education, and disability services. In early 2026, his legacy expanded through the Golisano Children's Alliance, a network of ten hospitals bolstered by his recent $50 million gifts to centers in Buffalo, Connecticut, and Kentucky. He is also scaling his Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship, with a new campus opening in the former Buffalo News building in fall 2026. Beyond his business empire, the former Buffalo Sabres owner remains a leading advocate for tax reform and inclusive health for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Steven Sarowitz is the founder and chairman of Paylocity, a cloud-based payroll and HCM software provider. Since founding the firm in 1997, he has become a billionaire known for his data-driven approach to HR technology. A dedicated member of the Baha'i Faith, he co-founded Wayfarer Studios to produce films that elevate humanity, including the blockbuster "It Ends with Us." Despite his business success, his recent years have been marked by significant philanthropy through the Julian Grace Foundation and headlines regarding high-profile legal disputes. He remains a major shareholder at Paylocity while focusing his current efforts on social justice and film preservation.

Parker Conrad, founder and CEO of Rippling, is a serial entrepreneur who built one of the fastest-growing workforce management platforms by unifying HR, IT, and finance into a single system of record. After early ventures including Zenefits, Conrad launched Rippling in 2016 with a focus on deep integration, automation, and global scalability, helping companies manage employees’ devices, payroll, benefits, and access from one platform. Known for product intensity and operational rigor, he has positioned Rippling as a category-defining company in modern enterprise software.