Rodney Sacks, cofounder and longtime CEO of Monster Beverage, built one of the most successful consumer brand stories of the modern era by transforming a niche energy drink into a global powerhouse. Under his leadership, Monster evolved from Hansen Natural into a multibillion-dollar beverage giant, scaling through bold marketing, extreme sports sponsorships, and international distribution partnerships—most notably with Coca-Cola. Known for disciplined execution and brand intensity, Sacks helped turn Monster into a defining force in the energy drink category and one of the most profitable beverage companies in the world.

Patrick Soon-Shiong, physician, biotech entrepreneur, and investor, built one of the most consequential careers at the intersection of medicine, science, and capital. After developing the cancer drug Abraxane, which he sold to Celgene in a multibillion-dollar deal, Soon-Shiong went on to found and back numerous life-sciences companies focused on immunotherapy, data-driven medicine, and personalized healthcare. Beyond biotech, he is the owner of the Los Angeles Times and has invested heavily in medical research, AI-enabled health systems, and pandemic preparedness. His work reflects a long-term ambition to reengineer healthcare around biology, data, and scalable innovation.

Hilton Schlosberg, co-CEO and president of Monster Beverage, has been instrumental in transforming the company from a small juice business into one of the world’s leading energy drink empires. Partnering with longtime associate Rodney Sacks, he helped steer Monster’s explosive growth through aggressive branding, international expansion, and a landmark partnership with Coca-Cola. Known for his financial acumen and operational discipline, Schlosberg has been central to building Monster into a multibillion-dollar powerhouse that continues to dominate the global energy drink market.

Elon Musk, a visionary entrepreneur and tech innovator, has reshaped industries with ventures like SpaceX and Tesla, balancing bold ambitions with controversial public presence and philanthropic efforts.