No. 46: Michael Dell, Amnon Shashua, Safra Catz, Jan Koum, Brandon Korff, Dmitry and Igor Bukhman

This article highlights several prominent Jewish figures in business and technology, detailing their recent achievements, philanthropic efforts, and connections to Israel.

• Michael Dell: The founder and CEO of Dell Technologies, saw his net worth surge to nearly $246 billion in mid-2026 due to high demand for AI-optimized servers. Through the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, he continues to support Jewish communities and educational initiatives in Israel, including new tech-career pathways for the Haredi community and recovery loans for military reservists' families.
• Amnon Shashua: The co-founder of Mobileye, announced in July 2026 he would step down as CEO but remain on the board. He is focusing on "physical AI" through ventures like Mentee Robotics and DoubleAI, which aims to create "Artificial Expert Intelligence" systems.
• Safra Catz: Oracle's CEO, transitioned to Executive Vice Chair in September 2025 after leading the company to record revenue obligations, driven by cloud contracts with major AI players. She is recognized for her role in Oracle's transformation and her lasting influence in global business.
• Jan Koum: The co-founder of WhatsApp, is noted for his quiet but significant philanthropy, particularly in Israel. In 2026, the Koum Family Foundation committed $200 million to Jerusalem's Shaare Zedek Medical Center for a new hospital tower and staff housing.
• Brandon Korff: Heir to the Paramount empire, orchestrated its $35 billion sale to Skydance. He has made substantial charitable donations to Israeli causes and filed for Israeli residency in August 2025 as a gesture of solidarity.
• Dmitry and Igor Bukhman: The brothers founded Playrix, one of the world's largest mobile-game developers, generating billions in revenue. Now Russian-born British-Israeli citizens, they closed their offices in Russia and Belarus after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine and manage their wealth through Rix Capital.