Jerry Reinsdorf, longtime owner of the Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox, is one of the most influential figures in American professional sports. After building his wealth in real estate and tax-shelter investments, he purchased the White Sox in 1981 and the Bulls in 1985—guiding the teams through eras that cemented their place in sports history. Under his stewardship, the Bulls won six NBA championships in the Michael Jordan era, while the White Sox captured a World Series title in 2005, ending an 88-year drought. Known for his sharp business acumen, loyalty to his organizations, and major impact on league governance, Reinsdorf remains a defining and sometimes controversial presence in modern sports ownership.

Jeffrey Sprecher, founder, chairman, and CEO of Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), has built one of the most powerful and influential financial infrastructure companies in the world. Starting in 2000 with a small online energy marketplace, he transformed ICE into a global exchange and data powerhouse through bold acquisitions—including NYSE Euronext, bringing the New York Stock Exchange under his leadership. Sprecher’s disciplined approach to technology, clearing, and market structure has reshaped modern trading across commodities, equities, and fixed income. Widely regarded as a visionary architect of today’s financial markets, he continues to drive innovation at the intersection of finance and technology.

Jeff Rothschild, veteran engineer and early Facebook executive, played a pivotal role in scaling the social network from a college startup into a global technology platform serving billions. Joining Facebook in 2005 as its first vice president of infrastructure, he helped design and stabilize the company’s backend systems during its period of explosive growth, ensuring its reliability as usage surged worldwide. Before Facebook, Rothschild cofounded several successful technology companies and later became a longtime advisor and venture partner at Accel, shaping investment strategies in consumer and enterprise software. Quiet and deeply technical, he remains one of Silicon Valley’s most influential behind-the-scenes architects.

Jeff Green, cofounder and CEO of The Trade Desk, has become one of the most influential leaders in digital advertising by building the world’s leading independent programmatic ad platform. Since launching the company in 2009, he has championed transparency, data-driven buying, and an open internet—positioning The Trade Desk as a counterweight to walled gardens like Google and Meta. Under his leadership, the company has grown into a multibillion-dollar powerhouse serving major brands, agencies, and media companies across the globe. Known for his strategic clarity and outspoken industry perspective, Green has reshaped how digital ads are bought, measured, and optimized.

Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, is widely regarded as one of the most influential bankers of his generation. Since taking the helm in 2005, he has transformed JPMorgan into the largest and most profitable bank in the United States, navigating the 2008 financial crisis with relative strength and shaping global finance through strategic acquisitions, disciplined risk management, and outspoken leadership. Known for his direct, pragmatic style and deep understanding of markets, Dimon has become a key voice in economic policy, financial regulation, and corporate governance, making him a defining figure in modern Wall Street history.

Jimmy Haslam, chairman of Pilot Company, has built one of America’s largest privately held businesses in fuel, logistics, and travel centers. Under his leadership, Pilot transformed into a nationwide powerhouse with thousands of locations serving professional drivers and consumers across North America. Haslam is also widely known as co-owner of the Cleveland Browns and the Milwaukee Bucks, where he has applied his competitive, operations-focused leadership style to professional sports. With a portfolio spanning energy, transportation, and major league franchises, Haslam remains a prominent and influential figure in both American business and sports.

Al Waleed bin Talal Al Saud, Saudi billionaire investor and philanthropist, is the founder and chairman of Kingdom Holding Company, a global investment powerhouse with stakes in banking, hospitality, real estate, and technology. Known for high-profile holdings in companies like Citigroup, Four Seasons Hotels, and Twitter, he has combined bold, long-term investments with a flair for global deal-making. A member of the Saudi royal family, Al Waleed has also pledged the majority of his wealth to philanthropy, reinforcing his image as both a shrewd businessman and a global humanitarian.

Frank Fertitta III, chairman and CEO of Station Casinos, transformed a family business into a Las Vegas gaming powerhouse catering to local residents. Alongside his brother Lorenzo, he acquired the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 2001 for $2 million, steering its growth into a global sports phenomenon before selling to Endeavor in 2016 for $4 billion. With substantial holdings in real estate, hospitality, and gaming, Fertitta’s career blends bold deal-making with a deep understanding of Nevada’s entertainment landscape, securing his place among America’s most influential casino magnates.

Eric S. Yuan is a Chinese‑American tech entrepreneur who founded Zoom Video Communications in 2011 and remains its CEO and largest individual shareholder (≈22%). After a high‑growth career at WebEx/Cisco, he built Zoom into a global leader in video conferencing—transforming remote work and communication worldwide. He holds degrees from Shandong University and China University of Mining and Technology, and is a prolific inventor and philanthropist.

David Geffen is an American entertainment mogul, record‑label founder, and philanthropist. He launched Asylum Records (1970), Geffen Records (1980), DGC Records (1990), and co‑founded DreamWorks SKG in 1994. His music and film empire helped define modern pop culture and Hollywood.

Daniel Ek is the Swedish-born co-founder, Chairman & CEO of Spotify, the global streaming platform launched in 2006. A tech prodigy who sold his first startup at age 23, Ek scaled Spotify to over 276 million premium subscribers and 696 million total users by mid‑2025. He also chairs Neko Health and leads European moonshot investments through Prima Materia. 

Dan (Daniel Truett) Cathy is the American billionaire Chairman of Chick‑fil‑A—the fast-food giant founded by his father, S. Truett Cathy. He served as CEO from 2013 to 2021, scaling annual revenues from about $5 billion to over $16 billion while expanding the chain to over 3,000 U.S. and Canadian restaurants. He remains deeply involved in the family-run WinShape Foundation.

Chris Wanstrath is an American technology entrepreneur and co‑founder and former CEO of GitHub, the world’s leading software collaboration platform launched in 2008. Self‑taught and briefly enrolled at the University of Cincinnati, he grew GitHub from a side project to a global developer hub with millions of users, eventually selling it to Microsoft in 2018 for $7.5 billion. He later founded Null Games in 2023 and co-launched the non‑profit Ladybird Browser Initiative in 2024

Charlie Ergen is the co‑founder and chairman of Dish Network and EchoStar. After launching the business in 1980 with just $60,000 and satellite dishes from the back of a truck, he built a telecommunications empire. Known for his frugality, poker ethos, and bold bids for wireless spectrum, Ergen now oversees major satellite, broadband, and wireless initiatives. He has climbed Everest, supports mountain-climbing causes, and continues to wield outsized influence in media and telecom. 

Bruce Kovner is a self-made hedge fund billionaire and the founder of Caxton Associates in 1983, the global macro fund he led for nearly three decades. A Harvard graduate who once drove a NYC taxi and dabbled in harpsichord before launching a career in trading, Kovner turned $3,000 borrowed on a credit card into billions—later retiring to manage his firm CAM Capital and lead elite arts and education philanthropy.

Austin Russell is an American entrepreneur and pioneer in automotive safety, best known for founding Luminar Technologies in 2012—before age 17—and leading the company until May 2025. His breakthrough lidar innovations, now integrated into vehicles from Volvo, Toyota, and Mercedes-Benz, made him the world’s youngest self‑made billionaire when Luminar went public in December 2020 at age 25.

Alan Trefler is the founder and CEO of Pegasystems, a global leader in AI-powered business process automation and customer engagement software. A former chess prodigy and systems architect, Trefler has built Pegasystems into a multibillion-dollar enterprise serving Fortune 500 clients worldwide. He is also a thought leader in digital transformation and enterprise AI.

Michael Eisner is a legendary media executive and former CEO of The Walt Disney Company, credited with reviving Disney’s creative legacy and expanding its global empire. From blockbuster films and theme parks to major acquisitions like ABC and ESPN, Eisner reshaped modern entertainment. After Disney, he founded The Tornante Company, continuing his influence through ventures in digital media, collectibles, and sports ownership.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. is an American former professional boxer and current boxing promoter. Widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time, he has won fifteen major world titles and retired with an undefeated record of 50-0. Mayweather is also known for his flamboyant lifestyle and significant earnings, which have made him one of the wealthiest athletes in the world.

Jan Koum is a Ukrainian-American billionaire entrepreneur and co-founder of WhatsApp, the world's leading messaging application, which was acquired by Facebook in 2014. Known for his deep technical expertise and minimalist approach to app development, Koum has significantly influenced global communications.