David Capobianco, founder, CEO, and managing partner of Five Point, built one of the most influential private investment firms focused on energy and infrastructure. Since founding the Houston-based firm in 2012, he has helped turn it into a major force in water midstream, land, and related infrastructure, while also extending its reach through ventures such as LandBridge. Known for disciplined dealmaking and long-term conviction in hard assets, Capobianco has emerged as a standout figure in the modern energy-infrastructure investing boom.

Dan Friedkin, chairman and CEO of The Friedkin Group, built one of America’s most diversified private empires by expanding a family automotive fortune into hospitality, entertainment, and global sports. Best known for leading Gulf States Toyota, he has also extended his reach through luxury resorts, film production, and high-profile football ownership, including AS Roma and Everton. With a low public profile and a long-term ownership style, Friedkin stands out as one of the most quietly influential billionaires in business.

David Halbert, founder, chairman, and CEO of Caris Life Sciences, built the company into a major force in precision medicine by focusing on molecular profiling and personalized cancer care. A longtime entrepreneur with experience across energy, finance, and healthcare, he turned Caris into one of the most closely watched diagnostics companies in biotech, culminating in its 2025 IPO and his rise into the billionaire ranks. Known for long-term control and conviction-driven growth, Halbert has become a prominent figure in the push to make cancer treatment more data-driven and individualized.

Fernando De Leon, founder and CEO of Leon Capital Group, built a Dallas-based holding company that spans real estate, healthcare, financial services, and technology. After starting in real estate, he expanded aggressively across sectors, helping turn Leon into a multibillion-dollar platform with a reputation for opportunistic investing and long-term ownership. Known for combining entrepreneurial range with disciplined dealmaking, De Leon has emerged as one of the most prominent self-made billionaires in Texas business.

Joe Agresti, founder and CEO of Dream Motor Group, built one of the country’s fastest-rising luxury auto retail empires by turning a single dealership investment into a multistate network selling roughly 20,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles a year. Working alongside partners including Nick Saban and former Mercedes-Benz USA chief Steve Cannon, he has expanded Dream Motor Group into a major force in high-end automotive retail, with a reputation for disciplined growth, sharp dealmaking, and billionaire-scale ambition.

Ben Lamm, cofounder and CEO of Colossal Biosciences, has become one of the most unconventional entrepreneurs of the AI-and-biotech era, turning de-extinction into a high-stakes commercial and scientific enterprise. A serial founder with multiple exits in software and artificial intelligence, he partnered with geneticist George Church to launch Colossal in 2021 and build it into one of the world’s most closely watched biotech startups. With its work spanning extinct species, conservation, and synthetic biology, Lamm has positioned himself at the intersection of frontier science, venture capital, and ambitious moonshot building.

Joe Lonsdale, founder and managing partner of 8VC, built his fortune at the intersection of defense technology, enterprise software, and venture capital. A cofounder of Palantir, he later helped launch and back a string of influential companies including Addepar and OpenGov, while turning 8VC into a major early-stage investment firm with more than $6 billion in capital. Known for high-conviction bets on hard tech, government systems, and national resilience, Lonsdale has become one of the most visible investors in America’s new defense-tech and infrastructure ecosystem.

William Harrison is an American investor and the founder of Cathexis Holdings, a Houston-based private investment firm that deploys long-duration family capital across real estate and operating businesses. Known for a low-profile, control-minded approach, he has pursued large, concentrated positions and partnerships where patient ownership and hands-on governance matter more than headline velocity—backing assets that range from property to infrastructure-adjacent industrial and services companies, often in complex, cross-border situations.

Bill Austin, founder and CEO of Starkey Hearing Technologies, built one of the world’s largest privately held hearing aid manufacturers by combining medical innovation, global distribution, and a mission-driven approach to hearing health. Starting with a small hearing aid repair shop, Austin scaled Starkey into a major medical device company serving patients in more than 100 countries, while also pioneering philanthropic hearing initiatives through the Starkey Hearing Foundation. Known for blending entrepreneurship with humanitarian outreach, he has positioned Starkey at the intersection of technology, healthcare, and global access to treatment.

Trevor Rees-Jones is the billionaire founder of Chief Oil & Gas and a defining figure of the American shale revolution. Known as the "winningest fracker," he built a multi-billion-dollar fortune through strategic plays in the Barnett Shale, culminating in the $2.7 billion sale of his firm to Chesapeake Energy in 2022. In 2026, he remains a titan of Texas philanthropy, with the Rees-Jones Foundation surpassing $900 million in total giving. His current major project is the 2026 development of the Rees-Jones Library of the American West at Southern Methodist University, which will house his $100 million collection of rare books and art. His wealth continues to grow through significant stakes in Expand Energy and diversified real estate.

Aubrey Graham, known as Drake, is a global hip-hop icon and mogul who recently launched the "Iceman" era in early 2026. While navigating a major class-action lawsuit regarding his partnership with Stake.us, he remains a dominant commercial force, recently debuting the "Nite Sprite" and "Afters" meal through a 2026 McDonald’s x OVO collaboration in Toronto. His massive 2026 world tour aims to reclaim his streaming throne following the release of his ninth studio album. Beyond music, the "Global Ambassador" for the Toronto Raptors continues to expand his OVO empire into the culinary and tech sectors, maintaining a net worth of approximately $400 million.

Todd Wagner is a billionaire entrepreneur and co-founder of Broadcast.com, which he famously sold to Yahoo! for $5.7 billion. As CEO of 2929 Entertainment, he pioneered vertically integrated media and day-and-date film releases. In 2026, his focus centers on "venture philanthropy" through the Todd Wagner Foundation and the Charity Network, a digital platform modernizing global fundraising. He recently launched FoodFight USA, a nonprofit using AI to reform the American food supply and promote regenerative agriculture. Formerly a partial owner of the Dallas Mavericks, he now invests in emerging technologies and sports like Major League Pickleball with the Dallas Flash.

Timothy Headington is a billionaire businessman, film producer, and real estate developer who revitalized downtown Dallas. After building a fortune in oil and gas, he founded Headington Companies, which oversees luxury assets like The Joule hotel and the Forty Five Ten boutique. In early 2026, his firm is expanding its footprint by bringing Dallas-born concepts Tango Room and Commissary to Frisco’s HALL Park. A prolific producer, his recent credits include the 2026 Sundance breakout Wicker and continued work with his production banners Tango and Ley Line Entertainment. He is also a significant philanthropist through the Headington Institute, which provides psychological support for humanitarian workers and first responders globally.

Tilman Fertitta is the billionaire owner of the Houston Rockets and Landry’s, currently serving as the U.S. Ambassador to Italy. Since his 2025 appointment, he has balanced diplomacy in Rome with oversight of his gaming and hospitality empire. In 2026, he remains a central figure in the Rockets' strategy, which recently included the acquisition of Kevin Durant. A prominent philanthropist, he recently unveiled a historic Lincoln casket flag and continues his massive support for the University of Houston. His dual role makes him a unique power player in both international relations and professional sports.

Steven Udvar-Hazy is the executive chairman of Air Lease Corporation and a legendary pioneer of the aircraft leasing industry. He co-founded International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC), growing it into one of the world's largest aircraft owners before selling it to AIG. Known as the father of modern aircraft leasing, his influence on aviation extends to advising manufacturers on the design of iconic jets like the Boeing 787. His philanthropic legacy is cemented by his landmark donation to the Smithsonian, leading to the creation of the Steven F. Udvar-Házy Center. Today, he remains a titan in global aerospace, shaping fleet strategies for the world's major airlines.

Stephen Winn is the founder and CEO of Mirasol Capital, an investment firm focused on real estate, technology, and entertainment. He is best known for founding RealPage, a leading provider of property management software, which he led as chairman and CEO for over two decades before selling it to Thoma Bravo for $10.2 billion in 2021. An electrical engineer by training with an MBA from Stanford, Winn has consistently operated at the intersection of data and physical assets. His current ventures include Cosm, an immersive technology firm, and the 1,400-acre Mirasol Springs conservation project in Texas, reflecting a career-long commitment to innovation and land stewardship.

Sid Bass, a prominent investor and heir to an oil fortune, has long been a central figure in American finance and philanthropy. Along with his brothers and the guidance of investor Richard Rainwater, he transformed the family’s wealth into a diversified empire with significant holdings in companies like Disney. Under his leadership, the Bass family became synonymous with sophisticated, large-scale investing and played a key role in the revitalization of downtown Fort Worth. Bass’s strategic foresight and long-term investment approach helped shape the modern landscape of private equity and corporate governance, particularly during the 1980s and 1990s.

Ross Perot Jr., businessman and real estate developer, built a major presence in transportation and property development while extending the Perot family legacy beyond technology. As chairman of Hillwood, he expanded the company into one of the most important industrial real estate and logistics developers in the United States, building massive distribution hubs, mixed-use communities, and aviation-linked projects. Perot also played a pioneering role in global aviation as part of the first circumnavigation of the world by helicopter. Known for long-term infrastructure vision and disciplined execution, he remains a central figure in modern logistics real estate and Dallas business leadership.

Rodney Lewis, cofounder of Lewis Energy Group, built one of the most successful privately held natural gas producers in the United States by focusing on disciplined drilling and long-term acreage strategy in South Texas. Alongside his wife EOG Resources cofounder, he helped expand Lewis Energy into a major operator in the Eagle Ford Shale and other prolific basins, developing extensive infrastructure and maintaining a reputation for conservative execution in cyclical commodity markets. Known for operating with a low public profile, Lewis has also become a significant philanthropist supporting education, healthcare, and community development in Texas.

Robert F. Smith, founder, chairman, and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, built one of the most successful private equity firms in the world by specializing in enterprise software and technology-enabled businesses. Since launching Vista in 2000, Smith developed a disciplined playbook focused on operational improvement, recurring revenue models, and data-driven management, enabling Vista to scale into a global investment powerhouse with billions in assets. Known for combining engineering-style rigor with dealmaking speed, he has shaped the modern software buyout market. Smith is also a major philanthropist, supporting education, racial equity, and community initiatives, including a landmark gift to eliminate student debt for an entire graduating class at Morehouse College.