Hartley Rogers, chairman of Hamilton Lane, has guided the investment management firm into a global leader in private markets solutions. With decades of experience in private equity and alternative investments, he helped scale Hamilton Lane’s platform to manage and advise on hundreds of billions in assets for institutional clients worldwide. Known for his strategic leadership and deep industry expertise, Rogers has positioned the firm at the forefront of private markets investing, while also serving on boards and engaging in philanthropic initiatives.

Gary Michelson, orthopedic spinal surgeon turned inventor and philanthropist, amassed his fortune through more than 950 patents for medical devices, instruments, and procedures that revolutionized spinal surgery. After a landmark $1.35 billion settlement with Medtronic in 2005 over patent disputes, he shifted his focus to philanthropy, founding the Michelson Medical Research Foundation, Michelson 20MM Foundation for education, and Michelson Found Animals Foundation for animal welfare. His career blends groundbreaking medical innovation with a deep commitment to scientific research, education, and social impact.

Evan Sharp is the American entrepreneur and design visionary who co‑founded Pinterest in 2010 alongside Ben Silbermann and Paul Sciarra. An architecture graduate from the University of Chicago and Columbia GSAPP alumnus, Sharp led the product’s signature grid design and served as Chief Design & Creative Officer. Known for infusing visual simplicity into engineering, he helped Pinterest evolve from a side project into a global platform with hundreds of millions of users.

Edward Stack took over Dick’s Sporting Goods from his father in 1984 and transformed it from a two-store local chain into a Fortune 500 sporting-goods empire with over 800 stores and $13B+ in revenue. A vocal advocate for gun control after the Parkland shooting, he discontinued assault‑style rifles from all stores. He remains Executive Chairman and largest individual shareholder.

Donald E. “Don” Friese rose from an orphanage in rural Pennsylvania to become a self-made billionaire. He joined C.R. Laurence in 1961 as a warehouse worker, bought full ownership by the 1990s, and grew it into the largest glazing‑supplies company in the U.S. He sold the business in 2015 for $1.3 billion while personally gifting more than $86 million in bonuses to employees and remains active philanthropically through the Friese Foundation. 

David C. Paul is an American billionaire engineer-turned-entrepreneur who founded Globus Medical in 2003—a leader in spinal-implant and surgical robotics technologies. An immigrant from India with degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of Madras and Temple University, he guided the company to IPO in 2012 and remains its controlling Executive Chairman. Paul holds over 200 patents and built his $1.4 billion fortune through robotics innovation. 

Daniel D’Aniello is an American business leader and co‑founder of The Carlyle Group, one of the world’s largest private equity firms. A Syracuse and Harvard University alumnus, he served as vice president at Marriott before launching Carlyle in 1987. A decorated U.S. Navy officer, D’Aniello stepped down as chair in 2018 and now emphasizes philanthropy in veterans’ affairs and higher education. 

J. Christopher “Chris” Burch is an American entrepreneur and investor who founded Burch Creative Capital and co-founded Tory Burch LLC. A self-made billionaire, he started with Eagle’s Eye apparel—sold for $60 million—and built a diverse investment portfolio spanning fashion (BaubleBar, STAUD), hospitality (Faena Hotel + Universe, Nihiwatu resort), and consumer tech (Jawbone, Poppin). Known for his artistic aesthetic and creative ventures, he also launched C. Wonder and invests globally in lifestyle and venture brands.

Charles Brandes is an American billionaire investor and value‑investing legend who founded Brandes Investment Partners in 1974. A protégé of Benjamin Graham, he built the firm into a global value-management powerhouse with upwards of $95 billion in assets at peak. Brandes authored Value Investing Today and remains deeply philanthropic, supporting causes such as the Salk Institute and diabetes research institutes.

Bruce Toll co‑founded Toll Brothers in 1967 with his brother Robert, turning it into a Fortune 500 homebuilder specializing in luxury housing across 24 states. As vice chairman—and principal of family office BET Investments—he now manages a real estate empire spanning six million sq ft of commercial space, 3,000 apartments, automotive dealerships, biotech ventures, and a portfolio reaching billionaire status.

Brian Roberts is the chairman and CEO of Comcast Corporation—heir to the founding family and the public face behind one of the world’s largest media and telecom companies. Since joining Comcast in 1981 and becoming president in 1990, he has overseen growth through major acquisitions—from AT&T Broadband to NBCUniversal and Sky—boosting revenues from under $1 billion to over $90 billion.

Arthur Dantchik is the American-born co‑founder and managing director of Susquehanna International Group (SIG), one of the world’s leading quantitative trading firms. A SUNY‑Binghamton alumnus and former professional poker player, he helped build SIG into a global powerhouse and steered early investments in ByteDance—earning a seat on its board.

Kevin Hart is a renowned American comedian, actor, and entrepreneur, known for his energetic humor and influential presence in the entertainment industry. His career spans stand-up comedy, blockbuster films, and television, alongside a growing portfolio of business ventures.

David Tepper is an American billionaire hedge fund manager, philanthropist, and owner of the Carolina Panthers of the NFL and Charlotte FC of Major League Soccer. Known for his astute investment strategies and significant charitable contributions, Tepper has made a substantial impact in the financial world and beyond.

Jeff Yass is an American billionaire and the co-founder of Susquehanna International Group, a global quantitative trading firm. He is known for his expertise in options trading and poker, and he is a significant political donor, particularly in libertarian and conservative circles.