David Baszucki (born January 20, 1963) is an American entrepreneur, engineer, and inventor who co-founded Roblox Corporation, a leading online platform that allows users to create and play games designed by other users. As the CEO of Roblox, Baszucki has played a crucial role in the development and growth of the platform, which has attracted millions of players worldwide.
Martine Aliana Rothblatt (born Martin Rothblatt on March 10, 1954) is an American lawyer, entrepreneur, and author who founded Sirius XM Holdings, a leading satellite radio provider. She is also known for her work in the biotechnology sector as the founder and CEO of United Therapeutics, a biotechnology company that focuses on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for patients with rare diseases.
John W. Rollins Sr. (1916 – 2000) was an American entrepreneur, businessman, and philanthropist who, along with his brother O. Wayne Rollins, co-founded Rollins, Inc., a leading provider of pest control and facility services. The company operates through several well-known brands, including Orkin, the largest pest control company in the United States.
Morris "Morrie" Ross (1918 – 1996) was an American businessman and entrepreneur who founded Ross Stores, Inc., a popular chain of off-price department stores in the United States. Established in 1982, Ross Stores, known for its Ross Dress for Less brand, offers discounted clothing, accessories, footwear, and home goods, and has grown to become one of the largest off-price retailers in the nation.
Arne Wilhelmsen (1929 – April 11, 2020) was a Norwegian businessman and entrepreneur who, along with Edwin Stephan, co-founded Royal Caribbean Group (formerly known as Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.), one of the world's largest cruise companies.
Steven E. Bernstein is an American businessman and entrepreneur who founded SBA Communications Corporation, a leading provider of wireless infrastructure solutions for the telecommunications industry. Established in 1989, SBA Communications initially focused on the management and development of wireless communication towers in the United States.
Conrad Schlumberger (October 2, 1878 – May 9, 1936) was a French physicist and engineer who, along with his brother Marcel Schlumberger, co-founded the company Schlumberger Limited (SLB), now a global leader in oilfield services and technology. The Schlumberger brothers are best known for their groundbreaking work in developing wireline logging and resistivity tools, which revolutionized the exploration and production of oil and gas.
Alan Field Shugart, commonly known as Al Shugart (September 27, 1930 – December 12, 2006), was an American engineer, inventor, and entrepreneur who co-founded Seagate Technology, a leading global provider of data storage solutions. Shugart is considered a pioneer in the computer hard disk drive industry, and his work has had a lasting impact on the development of modern computing and storage technology.
Alfred W. Fielding (1918–1994) was an American engineer and inventor who, along with his partner Marc Chavannes, co-founded Sealed Air Corporation. The company is best known for inventing and producing Bubble Wrap, a widely used packaging material that provides cushioning for fragile items during shipping.
Jeffrey W. Martin has held various leadership positions within Sempra Energy and its subsidiaries before becoming the CEO. Martin joined Sempra Energy in 2004 as vice president of investor relations. He then served in numerous executive roles, including group president of Sempra Energy, executive vice president and chief financial officer for Sempra Energy, president and chief executive officer of Sempra Energy's subsidiary, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), and vice president of SDG&E's customer services.