Daniel Loeb is an American investor, hedge‑fund manager, and founder & CEO of Third Point LLC, a New York‑based activist investment firm launched in 1995 with ~$3–4 million in capital. Renowned for his scathing public letters and event‑driven strategy, he has built Third Point into a multi‑billion‑dollar fund and a major force in corporate turnarounds and governance reform. He is also a philanthropist active in education and civil‑rights causes.

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.

Bruce Karsh is the co-founder, co-chairman, and Chief Investment Officer of Oaktree Capital Management, the global leader in distressed-debt investing with nearly $190 billion in assets under management. A former appellate clerk for Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, Karsh transitioned from law to finance, quietly building a reputation as the “quiet secret behind Oaktree’s success” alongside Howard Marks.

Brian Higgins is the co‑founder, managing partner, and co-portfolio manager of King Street Capital Management, a leading global alternative investment firm founded in 1995. Known for excellence in distressed‑debt and credit strategies, Higgins has helped steer the firm through market cycles with disciplined execution and low public profile. He also serves on the board of Harlem Children’s Zone and is recognized for long‑term philanthropic commitments.

Steve Cohen is an American billionaire hedge fund manager, art collector, and owner of the New York Mets. He is the founder of Point72 Asset Management and S.A.C. Capital Advisors, renowned for his aggressive trading strategies and substantial influence in both the financial and sports industries.

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.