David Dolby is the San Francisco–based CEO and founder of Dolby Family Ventures, the Dolby Laboratories’ family-backed early-stage VC firm. Guided by Ray Dolby’s legacy, he invests in groundbreaking technology across biotech, digital media, aerospace, and Alzheimer’s research. He also serves on multiple boards including Dolby Labs and aligns venture capital with social impact.

David Baszucki s a Canadian‑American entrepreneur, software engineer, and inventor. He co-founded Roblox Corporation in 2004 and has led as CEO since its 2006 launch. Previously, he founded Knowledge Revolution—creator of Interactive Physics, sold to MSC Software—and later funded early startups like Friendster. A pioneer of user‑generated content and the metaverse, Baszucki also champions research via the Baszucki Brain Research Fund. 

Craig Newmark is the American founder of Craigslist, the influential online classifieds platform he started in 1995. With degrees in computing and information sciences from Case Western Reserve University, Newmark built Craigslist into a global service, stepping down as CEO in 2000 but continuing to support users and guide customer service. Since 2016, he has focused full-time on Craig Newmark Philanthropies, supporting ethics in journalism, veterans’ cybersecurity, and election integrity.

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

Chris Larsen is the San Francisco–born entrepreneur and co‑founder of Ripple Labs, the blockchain firm transforming cross-border payments. Previously, he founded E‑Loan, one of the first online mortgage platforms, and Prosper Marketplace, the peer-to-peer lending pioneer. A radical pro-consumer advocate, Larsen introduced free FICO credit scores for borrowers and championed digital privacy reforms in California and beyond.

Chris Britt is the co-founder and CEO of Chime, the pioneering mobile-first fintech platform launched in 2012 as a fee-free alternative to traditional banking. A Tulane University graduate and former product leader at Visa and Green Dot, Britt scaled Chime to serve over 20 million customers and guided its successful 2025 IPO on Nasdaq (ticker: CHYM), which valued the company at $11.6 billion.

Brian Chesky is the American industrial designer and co‑founder & CEO of Airbnb, the pioneering platform that transformed home-sharing into a global force. A Rhode Island School of Design graduate, Chesky built Airbnb from a San Francisco loft startup in 2008 into a marketplace serving over 2 billion guests across 240+ countries. Known for his design-driven leadership and ‘founder mode’ management style, he’s also a prominent philanthropist and a signatory of the Giving Pledge.

Brian Armstrong is the co-founder and CEO of Coinbase Global, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S. With bachelor’s and master’s degrees in computer science and economics from Rice University, he previously worked at Airbnb, Deloitte, and IBM before launching Coinbase in 2012. Under his leadership, Coinbase expanded to over 100 million users, went public in 2021, and achieved profitability while advocating for crypto regulation and financial freedom.

Ben Silbermann is an American internet entrepreneur and co-founder & Executive Chairman of Pinterest, the visual discovery platform he launched in March 2010. A Yale graduate in political science, Silbermann transformed a failed app into a global tech powerhouse that went public in April 2019, with over 500 million monthly users. He stepped aside as CEO in June 2022 to focus on long-term vision and product innovation.

Apoorva Mehta is a Canadian‑American entrepreneur and billionaire who founded Instacart in 2012, turning a class‑action startup into North America’s leading grocery delivery platform. After stepping down as CEO in 2021 and exiting entirely in 2023 with a ~10 % stake, he launched Cloud Health Systems, applying tech savvy to healthcare.

Andrew Paradise is the visionary founder and CEO of Skillz (NYSE: SKLZ), the pioneering mobile esports platform that enables fair, competitive tournaments and became the first such company to go public. A former private equity analyst and serial tech founder—he holds over 90 patents and has been recognized for injecting innovation into mobile gaming and tournament monetization

Alex Shevchenko is the co-founder of Grammarly, the AI-powered writing assistant used by millions worldwide. With a background in computer science and a passion for language, Shevchenko helped build one of the most successful Ukrainian-founded tech companies, revolutionizing digital communication through intelligent writing tools. His work bridges technology and human expression at scale.

Sam Altman is the CEO of OpenAI and one of Silicon Valley’s most influential technologists, known for leading the development of advanced artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT. A former president of Y Combinator, Altman has shaped the startup ecosystem and AI policy landscape, championing both innovation and regulation in a rapidly evolving field.

Marc Benioff is the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Salesforce, a leading cloud computing company. Known for his innovative approach to technology and philanthropy, Benioff has significantly impacted the tech industry and global philanthropy. He is also an advocate for social issues and corporate responsibility.

Drew Houston is the co-founder and CEO of Dropbox, a leading file hosting service. A visionary in the tech industry, he has been instrumental in advancing cloud storage solutions and fostering a culture of innovation.