Bob Parsons, founder of GoDaddy, built one of the most recognizable internet services companies by making domain registration and small-business web tools simple, affordable, and mass-market. A former U.S. Marine and serial entrepreneur, Parsons grew GoDaddy through bold branding and aggressive customer acquisition, turning it into a dominant platform for entrepreneurs launching online businesses. After exiting GoDaddy, he expanded his business interests through YAM Worldwide, investing in real estate, golf, motorcycles, and hospitality, including the PXG golf brand. Parsons is also a major philanthropist supporting veterans, healthcare, and community development.

Paul Fireman, founder and longtime CEO of Reebok International, built one of the most recognizable athletic footwear and apparel brands by fusing performance design with global marketing. After acquiring the fledgling company in the late 1970s, Fireman drove Reebok’s explosive growth in the 1980s through aerobics, celebrity endorsements, and international expansion, turning it into a dominant force in sportswear. He later sold Reebok to Adidas in a multibillion-dollar deal and went on to invest in real estate, hospitality, and philanthropy, extending his influence beyond consumer brands.

John Morris, founder of Bass Pro Shops, turned a small fishing gear corner inside his father’s liquor store into one of America’s most iconic outdoor retail empires. Launching the brand in 1972, he built Bass Pro into a destination experience, combining expansive stores, conservation messaging, and immersive outdoor attractions that attract more than 200 million visitors annually. Through acquisitions such as Cabela’s and collaborations with leading conservation groups, Morris expanded the company’s influence across retail, manufacturing, resorts, and wildlife preservation. Known for his passion for nature and customer experience, he has become a transformative force in outdoor recreation and conservation philanthropy.

John Foley, cofounder and former CEO of Peloton, turned a home-fitness concept into a global connected workout phenomenon by merging high-end hardware with subscription media. After launching Peloton in 2012 through Kickstarter, Foley pushed a bold bet on streaming-based fitness communities, leading the company through rapid growth, a blockbuster IPO, and a surge in demand during the pandemic. Known for visionary product design and premium branding, he later stepped down amid supply-chain and post-pandemic challenges but remains a defining figure in the evolution of consumer wellness technology. Through subsequent ventures in textiles and wellness, Foley continues to pursue innovation at the intersection of lifestyle, brand, and retail.

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.