Many had impressive business accomplishments.
They had built multiple businesses across multiple countries. Held high positions on government advisory boards, won multiple awards, and spent most of their time traveling to wherever they wanted.
But they weren’t good people to be around.
Loud, arrogant, and egotistical are how I would describe many of the people in the room. They were sensitive to any sort of slight. And relied on their status and position in the hierarchy.