Chad Hurley is an American Internet entrepreneur, designer, and investor best known as the co-founder and former Chief Executive Officer of YouTube, the world's leading video-sharing platform. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, Hurley studied fine art at Indiana University of Pennsylvania before joining PayPal in 1999 as its first user interface designer, where he notably designed the company's original logo. At PayPal, he met Steve Chen and Jawed Karim, with whom he co-founded YouTube in February 2005. Hurley designed the platform's initial interface, website structure, and video-tagging systems. In October 2006, Google acquired YouTube for $1.65 billion in stock, and Hurley continued to serve as CEO until stepping down in October 2010 to act as an advisor. Following his tenure at YouTube, Hurley co-founded AVOS Systems in 2011, acquired the social bookmarking service Delicious, and launched the video-editing mobile application MixBit. In 2019, he co-founded GreenPark Sports, a digital sports and mobile gaming platform where he serves as chairman. Outside of tech ventures, Hurley is an active angel investor with stakes in sports franchises, including minority ownership in the NBA's Golden State Warriors and MLS's Los Angeles Football Club.

Max Levchin is a Ukrainian-born American software engineer and serial entrepreneur best known as the co-founder and former Chief Technology Officer of PayPal and the founder and CEO of Affirm. Born in Kyiv, Ukraine, Levchin immigrated to the United States with his family in 1991, settling in Chicago. He earned a bachelor's degree in computer science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 1997. In 1998, Levchin co-founded Confinity alongside Peter Thiel, developing the payment product PayPal and pioneering anti-fraud security mechanisms, including early commercial implementations of CAPTCHA technology. After PayPal's acquisition by eBay in 2002 for $1.5 billion, Levchin founded Slide, a personal media-sharing service acquired by Google in 2010. He also served as the founding Chairman of Yelp from 2005 to 2015 and sat on the board of directors of Yahoo! and The Coca-Cola Company. In 2012, Levchin created Affirm out of his San Francisco innovation lab HVF (Hard, Valuable, Fun), building a leading buy-now-pay-later fintech network that completed its initial public offering in 2021. Levchin is an active angel investor with investments in over 100 technology startups.

Jeremy Stoppelman is an American Internet entrepreneur and executive best known as the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Yelp, a widely used local search and crowdsourced review platform. Born in Arlington, Virginia, Stoppelman developed an early interest in computer programming and business. He earned a bachelor's degree in computer engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 1999. After working briefly at @Home Network, he joined X.com as an engineer before the company renamed itself PayPal. Stoppelman rapidly rose through the ranks at PayPal to become Vice President of Engineering, establishing himself as a key member of the executive group known as the PayPal Mafia. Following PayPal's acquisition by eBay in 2002 for $1.5 billion, Stoppelman left the company to attend Harvard Business School. In 2004, during a summer internship at MRL Ventures—an incubator started by former PayPal colleague Max Levchin—Stoppelman partnered with engineer Russel Simmons to co-found Yelp. Starting as an email-based recommendation network, Yelp quickly pivoted into a public review platform that transformed how local businesses connect with consumers. As CEO, Stoppelman led the company through significant growth, rejecting major acquisition bids from tech leaders such as Google and taking Yelp public on the New York Stock Exchange in 2012. Beyond managing Yelp's global operations, Stoppelman has emerged as a prominent voice on digital antitrust issues and technology policy in Silicon Valley.

Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan is an eminent Indian space scientist who headed the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) from 1994 to 2003. Born in Ernakulam, Kerala, he has made monumental contributions to India's space program and its education sector. Under his leadership, ISRO successfully launched the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV), positioning India as a major spacefaring nation. He also oversaw the development of India's IRS-1C and IRS-1D earth observation satellites. Beyond his contributions to space technology, Kasturirangan has played a pivotal role in shaping India's educational landscape. He chaired the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 drafting committee, which laid the framework for transformative reforms in the Indian schooling and higher education systems. He has served as a member of the upper house of India's Parliament, the Rajya Sabha, and was a member of the now-defunct Planning Commission of India. Kasturirangan is a recipient of India's three highest civilian honors: the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan. He is also a member of several prestigious scientific academies in India and abroad, including the Pontifical Academy of Sciences. He continues to be an influential voice in Indian science, technology, and public policy.

Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, popularly known as Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, was an illustrious Indian aerospace scientist and statesman who served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. Born and raised in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, Kalam studied physics and aerospace engineering, embarking on a career that spanned over four decades as a scientist and science administrator, mainly at the Defence Research and Development Organisation and Indian Space Research Organisation. He was intimately involved in India's civilian space programme and military missile development efforts, earning him the title of the Missile Man of India for his work on the development of ballistic missile and launch vehicle technology. He also played a pivotal organizational, technical, and political role in India's Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998, the first since the original nuclear test by India in 1974. Widely referred to as the People's President, Kalam returned to his civilian life of education, writing, and public service after his single term. He was a recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour. His inspiring books, such as Wings of Fire and Ignited Minds, continue to motivate millions of students and young professionals across the world. He collapsed and died of an apparent cardiac arrest on 27 July 2015 while delivering a lecture at the Indian Institute of Management Shillong, aged 83.

Amitabh Bachchan is one of the most influential and celebrated actors in the history of Indian cinema. Often referred to as the Shahenshah of Bollywood or Angry Young Man, his career spans over five decades, during which he has starred in more than 200 films. Born in Prayagraj to the renowned Hindi poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan and social activist Teji Bachchan, Amitabh made his film debut in 1969 with Saat Hindustani. He rose to superstardom in the 1970s with iconic roles in films like Zanjeer, Deewaar, and Sholay, establishing himself as India's ultimate action hero. Beyond acting, Bachchan had a brief stint in politics as a Member of Parliament from Allahabad in the mid-1980s. He later established Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Limited, an entertainment conglomerate. In 2000, he made a historic transition to television as the host of Kaun Banega Crorepati, the Indian adaptation of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, which revitalized his career and became a massive cultural phenomenon. Throughout his illustrious career, Bachchan has received numerous accolades, including four National Film Awards for Best Actor, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, and the Padma Vibhushan, the country's second-highest civilian honor. He remains a prominent global cultural icon, known for his deep baritone voice, charismatic screen presence, and enduring influence on generations of film enthusiasts worldwide.

Jay Amitbhai Shah (born 22 September 1988)[2] is an Indian cricket administrator and businessman, and the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) since December 2024. He was the President of the Asian Cricket Council, establishing himself as one of the most influential figures in global cricket governance. He is the son of Amit Shah, India's Minister of Home Affairs. He is the third Indian to become chairman of the International Cricket Council, after N. Srinivasan and Shashank Manohar.

Born in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, Sonal Shah was educated at Princess Padmaraje Girls Highschool. She has a close connection to her roots and often actively participates in social and cultural events.Family: She married Amit Shah in 1987 in an arranged marriage

Rishita Patel is the wife of Jay Shah, the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC)