Mark Cuban.

Mark Cuban is one of America's most recognized entrepreneurs and investors, known for his ownership of the Dallas Mavericks NBA franchise (sold to the Adelson family in 2023 for $3.5 billion), his role as an investor on ABC's Shark Tank, and his co-founding of Cost Plus Drugs, the transparent pricing online pharmacy disrupting generic drug pricing.

Cuban made his initial fortune by co-founding Broadcast.com, one of the first internet streaming companies, which Yahoo acquired for $5.7 billion in 1999. He has since built a diversified portfolio spanning sports, entertainment, technology, and healthcare. Through Shark Tank, Cuban has invested in hundreds of companies and become one of the most visible advocates for entrepreneurship in America, reaching millions of viewers weekly. His work with Cost Plus Drugs-offering generic medications at transparent, dramatically lower prices-has been one of his most impactful ventures, exposing the hidden markups in pharmaceutical distribution and saving patients billions. Cuban has been named to multiple lists of the most influential business leaders and is known for his outspoken views on business, technology, and public policy. His multifaceted career spanning technology, sports, media, pharmaceuticals, and venture investing demonstrates the breadth of American entrepreneurial ambition.