Elon Musk is a pioneering entrepreneur, engineer, and industrial designer, best known for founding and leading several transformative companies including Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and The Boring Company. As the CEO of Tesla, Musk has played a critical role in advancing electric vehicle technology and reshaping the automotive industry. At SpaceX, he leads efforts to make space travel more affordable and accessible, with the long-term vision of colonizing Mars.

Musk also founded Neuralink, which is working to develop brain–computer interface technology, and The Boring Company, aimed at solving urban traffic problems through underground tunnel systems. Known for his bold vision, relentless work ethic, and controversial public persona, Musk continues to push boundaries in energy, transportation, AI, and space exploration.

Jacqueline Novogratz is the Founder and CEO of Acumen, a non-profit impact investment fund that uses entrepreneurial strategies to solve problems of poverty. She pioneered the concept of "patient capital," investing in companies that deliver affordable goods and services to the world's poor.

Prior to Acumen, Jacqueline worked at Chase Manhattan Bank and later joined the World Bank and UNICEF. Her work has helped improve millions of lives through investments in healthcare, energy, and education across developing countries. She is the author of two bestselling books: The Blue Sweater and Manifesto for a Moral Revolution. Her leadership reflects a deep commitment to human dignity and social change.

Sam Altman is a prominent entrepreneur, investor, and programmer who serves as the CEO of OpenAI, the AI research and deployment company responsible for ChatGPT. Before OpenAI, Altman was the president of Y Combinator, where he advised and funded hundreds of successful startups including Airbnb, Dropbox, and Stripe.

Altman has been a vocal advocate for the responsible development of artificial intelligence and believes in using technology to maximize societal benefit. Under his leadership, OpenAI has become a leader in AI safety, language models, and machine learning research. He has also launched Worldcoin, a bold initiative to create a global identity and financial network.

Tony Robbins is a world-renowned motivational speaker, life strategist, entrepreneur, and best-selling author. He is known for his powerful seminars and books such as Awaken the Giant Within and Unlimited Power, which have helped millions unlock their potential in personal and professional life.

Beyond self-help, Robbins is also a successful businessman and philanthropist. He owns or is involved in over 100 privately held companies with combined sales exceeding $7 billion annually. Through his foundation, he has provided millions of meals to those in need and supports youth, education, and water sanitation programs globally.

Michael Saylor is the Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of MicroStrategy, a leading business intelligence firm. He gained global attention for pioneering the corporate adoption of Bitcoin, converting MicroStrategy's balance sheet into digital assets and becoming one of the most prominent Bitcoin evangelists.

A graduate of MIT, Saylor is also the author of The Mobile Wave, a book predicting the transformational impact of mobile technology. His thought leadership in both enterprise analytics and decentralized finance continues to shape how corporations approach innovation and long-term investment.

Cathie Wood founded ARK Investment Management LLC in 2014, focusing on disruptive innovations like genome sequencing, robotics, AI, energy storage, and blockchain. Prior to ARK, she spent 12 years at AllianceBernstein as Chief Investment Officer of Global Thematic Strategies, managing over $5 billion. Cathie also co-founded Tupelo Capital Management, a hedge fund managing $800 million, and worked at Jennison Associates for 18 years in various roles, including Chief Economist and Portfolio Manager. She began her career at The Capital Group as an Assistant Economist. Cathie holds a summa cum laude Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics from USC.

Cathie was named to Bloomberg's 2018 Bloomberg 50 list and was included in Fortune’s 2019 Investors Guide. She received the “Women in Finance – Outstanding Contribution Award” from Market Media in 2016, and has been a speaker at prestigious events such as the World Economic Forum (2016-2017) and the World Strategic Forum (2017).

Ray Kurzweil is an inventor, futurist, and author, currently serving as a Director of Engineering at Google, where he leads efforts in artificial intelligence and natural language understanding. Known for his work in OCR (optical character recognition), text-to-speech synthesis, and speech recognition, he holds over 20 honorary doctorates and was awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation.

Kurzweil has written extensively on the future of technology, including The Age of Spiritual Machines and The Singularity Is Near, where he predicts that AI will surpass human intelligence by the 2040s. His vision of human-machine convergence has influenced thinking in fields like biotechnology, nanotech, and brain–computer interfaces.

Eric Schmidt is a technology executive, entrepreneur, and philanthropist best known for his role as CEO and Executive Chairman of Google from 2001 to 2011. During his tenure, he led the company through rapid growth, global expansion, and its IPO, helping Google become a dominant force in internet technology.

Schmidt later served as Executive Chairman of Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company. A champion of AI and innovation, he has co-authored books on technology and public policy and continues to advise on U.S. national security, AI governance, and global tech strategy through organizations like Schmidt Futures.

Anousheh Ansari is the CEO of XPRIZE and the first Iranian-American woman in space. She made history in 2006 as the first female private space explorer, flying to the International Space Station. As a successful tech entrepreneur, she co-founded Telecom Technologies Inc., which was later acquired for hundreds of millions of dollars.

At XPRIZE, Ansari champions bold, incentivized competitions to solve global challenges in areas like space, education, and climate. Her passion for innovation, space exploration, and social impact has made her a global icon for aspiring entrepreneurs and women in STEM.

Marc Benioff is the Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Salesforce, the global leader in cloud-based CRM software. He is widely credited with pioneering the software-as-a-service (SaaS) model and shaping the modern enterprise software industry.

A passionate philanthropist and author, Benioff is known for championing stakeholder capitalism, corporate responsibility, and social justice. Through the Salesforce Foundation and personal giving, he has supported healthcare, education, and climate initiatives around the world.

Peggy Johnson is the former CEO of Magic Leap, a company focused on augmented reality and spatial computing. Prior to that, she held senior executive roles at Microsoft and Qualcomm, where she led global business development and strategic partnerships.

Throughout her career, Johnson has been recognized as a powerful advocate for innovation in emerging technologies and a trailblazer for women in tech leadership. She brings decades of experience scaling teams, closing billion-dollar deals, and commercializing cutting-edge products.

Brett is the founder and CEO of Figure, an AI Robotics company building a general-purpose humanoid robot. In 2023 Brett founded Cover, an AI security company building weapon detection systems for schools. In 2018, Brett founded Archer Aviation, building electric aircraft that went public at $2.7B (NYSE: ACHR) and prior to this founded Vettery, an AI-based recruiting marketplace that was acquired for $110M.

Dr. David Sinclair is a geneticist and professor at Harvard Medical School, best known for his pioneering research on aging and longevity. He co-directs the Paul F. Glenn Center for Biology of Aging Research and is the author of the bestselling book Lifespan: Why We Age—and Why We Don’t Have To.

Sinclair’s work focuses on sirtuins, NAD+, and cellular reprogramming as mechanisms to slow or reverse aging. He has been featured in TIME’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world and continues to advocate for extending human healthspan through science and innovation.

Dr. Martine Rothblatt is the Founder, Chair, and CEO of United Therapeutics, a biotech company developing treatments for rare diseases, and a pioneer in satellite communications as the creator of SiriusXM Radio.

Rothblatt is also a futurist, author, and advocate for transgender rights and transhumanism. She is known for her work in xenotransplantation, AI, and digital consciousness. Her contributions span multiple industries, and she remains a powerful voice at the intersection of biotech, ethics, and innovation.

Dean Kamen is an inventor, entrepreneur, and founder of DEKA Research & Development. He holds over 1,000 patents and is best known for inventing the Segway and pioneering numerous medical devices, including portable dialysis machines and insulin pumps.

Kamen also founded FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), an international youth robotics competition that has inspired millions of students globally. His career is dedicated to using innovation to improve lives and foster STEM education.

Palmer Luckey is an American inventor, innovator, and entrepreneur. He is the Founder of defense technology company Anduril Industries, designer of the Oculus Rift, a virtual reality head-mounted display, and the Founder of Oculus VR, which was acquired by Facebook in 2014 for $2.3b. 

Palmer founded Anduril Industries in 2017 to radically transform the defense capabilities of the United States and its allies by fusing artificial intelligence with the latest hardware advancements. At Anduril, Palmer integrates a consumer technology business model with mission-driven objectives, enabling rapid  product development and deployment, setting the company apart from other players in the defense industry. His deep interest in defense technology was driven by his time at the USC ICT MxR lab, where he built  hardware used to research immersive PTSD treatment for US veterans. He continued to support various military applications of VR during his time at Oculus, informing his belief that radical modernization of US  military technology is a prerequisite for preserving our way of life.

Palmer began attending Golden West College and Long Beach City College at the age of 14, and studied at California State University, Long Beach  before dropping out to build Oculus VR.

Emad Mostaque is the Founder and CEO of Stability AI, the company behind Stable Diffusion, one of the most influential open-source text-to-image AI models. His mission is to democratize access to powerful generative AI tools and empower communities through decentralized development.

Mostaque has a background in finance and hedge fund management and pivoted into AI with a vision to challenge big tech’s dominance in AI research. He is a vocal proponent of open models and ethical AI innovation.

Vinod Khosla is an entrepreneur, investor, and technology fan. He is the founder of Khosla Ventures, focused on impactful technology investments in software, AI, robotics, 3D printing, healthcare and more. Vinod was a co-founder of Daisy systems and founding CEO of Sun Microsystems where he pioneered open systems and commercial RISC processors. One of Vinod’s greatest passions is being a mentor to entrepreneurs, assisting entrepreneurs and helping them build technology-based businesses. ​He is driven by the desire to make a positive impact through technology to reinvent societal infrastructure and multiply resources. He is also passionate about Social Entrepreneurship.

Vinod holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering from IIT, New Delhi, a Master's in Biomedical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Dr. Kai-Fu Lee is a renowned AI expert, venture capitalist, and former president of Google China. He is the founder of Sinovation Ventures, which invests in Chinese and global AI startups. With a background at Apple, Microsoft, and Google, Lee has played a pivotal role in advancing AI technologies in Asia and globally.

He is the author of AI Superpowers and AI 2041, both of which explore the future of AI and its impact on society. Lee is a thought leader in innovation, technology ethics, and the global AI race between China and the West.

Sal Khan is the Founder and CEO of Khan Academy, a nonprofit educational platform offering free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere. He started Khan Academy by tutoring his cousins in math via YouTube videos and has grown it into a global resource with millions of learners.

Khan is also the founder of Khan Lab School and author of The One World Schoolhouse, which advocates for personalized, mastery-based education. His mission is to reshape education through technology, equity, and accessibility.