John Ruiz
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Miami Connection
Ruiz has transformed University of Miami athletics by pioneering NIL deals, providing over $20 million to more than 100 athletes since 2021 through MSP Recovery and Cigarette Racing, making Miami an NIL powerhouse. His ventures drive economic growth amid Miami's wealth migration boom, with high-profile real estate like listing a $175 million Gables Estates mansion. As a prominent local entrepreneur, he shapes South Florida's business landscape at the nexus of law, tech, and innovation.
About
Born in Miami Beach in 1967, John H. Ruiz earned his Juris Doctorate and built a 30-year career as a pre-eminent trial lawyer specializing in class actions and multi-district litigation. He founded MSP Recovery in 2014, evolving it into a Coral Gables-based leader in healthcare reimbursement claims using advanced IT data analytics, which went public via SPAC in 2022 with a $32 billion valuation. A lifelong University of Miami booster, Ruiz has deep roots in South Florida real estate, owning luxury properties like a Gables Estates mansion. He expanded into sports by acquiring Cigarette Racing Team in 2021. Currently, he serves as Founder, CEO, and Chairman of MSP Recovery's Board.