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.

Jim Kavanaugh, cofounder and CEO of World Wide Technology, has built one of America’s largest private companies by transforming a small tech reseller into a global IT solutions powerhouse. Since launching WWT in 1990, he has scaled it into a multi-billion-dollar enterprise delivering advanced networking, cloud, cybersecurity, and digital transformation services to Fortune 500 and public sector clients worldwide. A former professional soccer player turned entrepreneur, Kavanaugh is known for his disciplined leadership, people-first culture, and long-term partnership approach, making WWT a dominant force in enterprise technology.

Herbert Allen Jr., billionaire investment banker, is the former president and CEO of Allen & Company, the storied family-run boutique bank known for advising on some of Wall Street’s most significant media and technology deals. During his tenure, he helped solidify the firm’s reputation as a discreet but powerful player in mergers and acquisitions, particularly in entertainment, sports, and digital industries. Allen is also widely recognized for launching the annual Sun Valley Conference, an exclusive gathering of global business leaders, tech titans, and media moguls that has become a hallmark of elite dealmaking.

Ed Hallen is the co‑founder and Chief Product Officer (later Chief Strategy Officer) of Klaviyo, the Boston-based SaaS platform powering email/SMS marketing and customer data for over 100,000 brands, including Unilever and Citizen Watches  . A systems engineering graduate from UVA and MIT Sloan MBA, he previously led product at Applied Predictive Technologies and held roles at Google before launching Team Engine in 2018.

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.

Andrew Bialecki is the co‑founder and CEO of Klaviyo, the Boston‑based marketing automation unicorn. A Harvard‑trained engineer and physicist, he bootstrapped Klaviyo since 2012 and retained a rare ~38% ownership at IPO, guiding the company to a multibillion-dollar valuation through disciplined, data‑driven growth.

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.

Lei Jun is a Chinese billionaire entrepreneur, co-founder, and CEO of Xiaomi Corporation, one of the largest smartphone manufacturers in the world. Known for his strategic vision and innovative approach to technology, Lei has played a significant role in the global expansion of Xiaomi, making it a household name in consumer electronics.

Andreas von Bechtolsheim is a German-American engineer, entrepreneur, and investor, best known as one of the co-founders of Sun Microsystems and as a key early investor in Google. He has significantly influenced the tech industry through his innovations and investments.

Takemitsu Takizaki is a Japanese billionaire and founder of Keyence Corporation, a global leader in the manufacturing of automation sensors, barcode readers, and digital microscopes. He is known for his innovation in industrial automation and his significant contributions to the tech industry.

Jack Ma is a Chinese entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the co-founder and former executive chairman of Alibaba Group, a multinational technology conglomerate. Known for his inspirational leadership and innovative approach, Ma has been a significant figure in the global e-commerce and technology sectors.

Andrea Pignataro is an Italian billionaire businessman, known for founding and leading ION Group, a financial software and data company. He has a reputation for being a highly private individual with significant influence in the financial technology industry.

William Ding, also known as Ding Lei, is a Chinese billionaire entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of NetEase, one of the largest Internet and video game companies in China. He has been a prominent figure in the tech industry, known for his contributions to online gaming and internet services.

Kenneth C. Griffin is an American billionaire hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, and investor, best known as the founder and CEO of Citadel, a global financial institution. Griffin has made significant contributions to the finance industry through his innovative approach to hedge fund management and market making.

Thomas Peterffy is a Hungarian-born American billionaire businessman, best known as the founder, chairman, and former CEO of Interactive Brokers. He has played a pivotal role in revolutionizing trading technology and financial services. With a diverse portfolio of investments and a significant presence in the financial industry, Peterffy is a prominent figure in the global business landscape.

David Thomson is the Chairman of Thomson Reuters, a global leader in news and information services. As the 3rd Baron Thomson of Fleet, he is part of the Thomson family, known for their significant influence in the media industry. He is one of the wealthiest individuals in Canada and a prominent figure in global business.

Michael Dell is the founder and CEO of Dell Technologies, a multinational technology company known for its innovative products in the personal computing and enterprise solutions market. He is a renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist with a significant impact on the tech industry.

Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, is a Taiwanese-American billionaire known for his significant contributions to the technology and semiconductor industries. Under his leadership, NVIDIA has become a global leader in graphics processing technology and AI computing.

Sergey Brin is a co-founder of Google, a leading tech innovator, and an influential figure in the technology industry. He has made significant contributions to internet services and technology, shaping the modern digital landscape.

Barry Diller is an American media mogul, founder, and chairman of IAC/InterActiveCorp and Expedia Group. Known for his transformative influence on television, film, and the internet, Diller has been a pivotal figure in shaping the modern media landscape through his leadership at Paramount Pictures, Fox Broadcasting, and later ventures into digital media.