Antonio is a proven investor and entrepreneur who partners with many of the defining founders and CEOs of our time as they seek to reimagine what is possible while making the world better. As Founder, CEO, and CIO of Valor Equity Partners, Antonio oversees one of the leading growth-focused investment firms in the US with an estimated $55 billion in AUM as of December 31, 2025. Antonio is recognized as an impactful and thoughtful contributor to the strategy and operations of businesses across industries. Notably, he served as a Director of Tesla from 2007 to 2021, helping take the company public and acting as Lead Independent Director for eight years. Antonio plays an important role in helping numerous Valor investments innovate and succeed, including serving on the boards of, among others, SpaceX, Chaos Industries, and Zipline. A longtime advocate for AI’s potential beginning with his 2013 investment in DeepMind and, more recently, xAI, Antonio leads Valor’s efforts to identify and invest in AI-driven companies to enhance competitive positions, drive product innovation, and add value to customers.

Ira Ehrenpreis is Founder and Managing Partner of DBL Partners, a leading impact investing venture capital firm, currently managing more than $1.5 billion of capital. DBL invests in companies that can deliver top-tier financial returns, while simultaneously driving social or environmental change.