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Sam Bankman-Fried
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Sam Bankman-Fried

Entrepreneur · FTX · born March 6, 1992

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Samuel Benjamin Bankman-Fried, commonly known as SBF, is an American entrepreneur convicted of fraud. Bankman-Fried founded the FTX cryptocurrency exchange and was celebrated as a "poster boy" for crypto, with FTX having a global reach with more than 130 international affiliates.

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  1. 27Became CEO of FTXMay 1, 2019
  2. ~30Named Time 1002022

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Entrepreneur

1929–2024 · United States

$5.3Bolder estimate, as of April 2024 · Forbes

William Herbert Hunt was an American oil billionaire and member of the wealthy Hunt family. He along with his brothers Nelson Bunker Hunt and Lamar Hunt tried but failed to corner the world market in silver.

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Rob Reiner
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Rob Reiner

Founder · Castle Rock Entertainment · entertainment

1947–2025 · United States

Robert Reiner was an American filmmaker, actor, and political activist. He directed a series of acclaimed studio films in a career that spanned comedy, drama, romance, and documentary.

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Shaquille O'Neal
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Shaquille O'Neal

Entrepreneur

1972 · United States

Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal, commonly known as Shaq, is an American former professional basketball player who is a sports analyst on the television program Inside the NBA.

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David Gilmour
musician

David Gilmour

Musician

1944 · United Kingdom

David Jon Gilmour is an English musician, singer, and songwriter best known for being the lead guitarist of the English rock band Pink Floyd. He joined in 1967, shortly before the departure of founding member Syd Barrett.

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Connie Britton
actor

Connie Britton

Actor

1967 · United States

Connie Britton is an American actress. Her accolades include nominations for five Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. She gained prominence for her roles in the television series Spin City (1996–2000), The West Wing (2001), and 24 (2006).

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