**Big Tech and Business Moguls Hope to Profit Under Incoming Trump Administration**

Marc Andreessen, a notable venture capital billionaire from California, has laid out a detailed wish list for President-elect Donald J. Trump, hoping to see significant actions that favor the tech and business sectors. Andreessen, who donated at least $4.5 million to Right for America, a super PAC supporting Trump, is optimistic about the new administration's potential to benefit his industry.

Andreessen, along with other prominent Trump supporters such as the Winklevoss twins and Howard Lutnick, is eager to see relaxed federal regulations on artificial intelligence, a more cryptocurrency-friendly environment, an eased antitrust stance on big tech companies, increased military drone purchases, and no tax hikes on billionaires. "It felt like a boot off the throat," Andreessen remarked about Trump's victory, expressing his increasing happiness daily since the election.

Beyond Andreessen, other wealthy executives who have financially backed Trump are also anticipating benefits from the upcoming administration. Geo Group's CEO, Brian Evans, and Executive Chairman, George Zoley, are particularly hopeful that Trump's policies will drive up the demand for detention center beds, potentially generating up to $400 million in annual business. Zoley has already seen financial gains, having purchased substantial stock in his company before the election, now valued significantly higher.

Defense technology executives like Joe Lonsdale foresee Trump’s tenure fostering a more supportive environment for their ventures. Lonsdale, a founder of A.I.-powered Palantir Technologies, and Trae Stephens, a venture capitalist and donor, are optimistic about the Pentagon shifting more contracts from traditional suppliers to innovative startups. They are, however, wary of potential turnover in Pentagon leadership, hoping for stability to drive substantial change.

Moreover, John Paulson, the hedge fund billionaire, stands to benefit from the possible privatization of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae under Trump's administration. Both Paulson and Bill Ackman of Pershing Square Holdings have substantial investments in these housing finance companies, and with stock prices already surging post-election, the privatization could secure their profits.

As Trump's administration gears up, these business leaders remain hopeful that the new policies will align closely with their economic interests, potentially bringing significant returns on their multimillion-dollar campaign contributions.