Tim Sweeney.

Tim Sweeney is the Founder and CEO of Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite-one of the most successful video games in history-and the Unreal Engine, the technology platform used to create games, films, and immersive experiences worldwide.

Sweeney founded Epic Games in 1991 from his parents' house in Potomac, Maryland and built it into a company valued at approximately $32 billion. Fortnite generates billions in annual revenue and has attracted over 400 million registered players. Unreal Engine has become the industry standard for game development and is increasingly used in film production, architecture, and automotive design. Sweeney is also a prominent advocate for open platforms and has led Epic's legal and business challenges against Apple and Google's app store policies. Beyond gaming, he is one of the largest private landowners in North Carolina, having purchased over 100,000 acres of forest land for conservation. His dual impact on gaming technology and environmental conservation makes him a unique entrepreneur.