Stephen Case is the chairman and CEO of Revolution, an investment firm he co-founded to back entrepreneurs outside of traditional tech hubs like Silicon Valley. Best known as the co-founder and former CEO of AOL, Case played a central role in the early development of the internet, leading the company through its historic merger with Time Warner. Today, through his "Rise of the Rest" initiative, he focuses on scaling high-growth startups across Middle America, advocating for a more geographically diverse innovation economy. His leadership at Revolution emphasizes long-term disruption in essential industries such as food, healthcare, and transportation, blending his experience as a digital pioneer with a mission to democratize entrepreneurship.

Scott Kapnick, CEO of HPS Investment Partners, is a veteran credit investor who helped build one of the world’s leading alternative asset managers focused on direct lending, structured credit, and opportunistic financing. A former senior executive at Goldman Sachs, Kapnick co-founded HPS and guided its expansion into a global platform managing tens of billions for institutional investors. Known for disciplined underwriting and deep capital markets expertise, he has played a central role in shaping modern private credit as a core asset class.

Robert Nutting, businessman and sports owner, built his fortune through media and manufacturing holdings, most notably as chairman and CEO of Ogden Newspapers and a major stakeholder in television and print assets across the U.S. He is widely known as the owner of Major League Baseball’s Pittsburgh Pirates, having acquired the franchise in 2007 and overseeing its long-term operations in one of the league’s smaller markets. Nutting’s career reflects a blend of traditional media ownership, regional business influence, and high-profile sports franchise control.

Jeffrey Hines, chairman and co-CEO of Hines, leads one of the world’s largest and most respected privately held real estate investment, development, and management firms. The son of legendary founder Gerald D. Hines, he joined the company in the 1980s and helped expand its global footprint from a U.S.-focused developer into a multinational powerhouse operating in 30+ countries. Under his leadership, Hines has executed billions in landmark office, residential, industrial, and mixed-use projects—combining cutting-edge architecture, disciplined capital management, and long-term partnerships. Known for his steady strategic vision and global mindset, Hines has cemented the firm’s position as a standard-setter in institutional real estate.

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.

Hal Steinbrenner, managing general partner and chairman of the New York Yankees, inherited leadership of Major League Baseball’s most iconic franchise from his father, George Steinbrenner. Since assuming control in 2008, he has balanced the legacy of the Yankees’ storied past with the financial and operational demands of modern sports management. Under his stewardship, the team has continued to rank among the most valuable sports franchises in the world, leveraging brand power, media rights, and stadium operations while maintaining its pursuit of championships.

Chase Coleman III is the founder and managing partner of Tiger Global Management, one of the most powerful hedge funds and venture firms globally. A protégé of Julian Robertson, Coleman runs public and private tech-heavy investment strategies, overseeing around $46 billion in assets while building Tiger Global into a benchmark of high-growth returns. He is also active in education and conservation philanthropy.