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1. Elon Musk
Net Worth: ~ $450 billion
Country: United States
Known For: CEO of Tesla and SpaceX
Elon Musk tops the list as the richest person in the world. Musk’s journey began with early software ventures and later founding Tesla, SpaceX, and AI and tunneling companies. His wealth is primarily tied to his Tesla and SpaceX holdings.
2. Larry Page
Net Worth: ~ $270 billion
Country: United States
Known For: Co-founder of Google/Alphabet
Larry Page co-founded Google while at Stanford University. Alongside Sergey Brin, Page helped build one of the world’s most dominant technology platforms. His wealth comes from his ongoing stake in Alphabet.
3. Larry Ellison
Net Worth: ~ $259 billion
Country: United States
Known For: Co-founder, Chair, and CTO of Oracle
Larry Ellison founded Oracle in the 1970s and led it to become a major enterprise software and cloud computing company. Ellison’s large ownership stake in Oracle contributes to his immense wealth.
4. Jeff Bezos
Net Worth: ~ $256 billion
Country: United States
Known For: Founder and Executive Chair of Amazon
Jeff Bezos founded Amazon in 1994. Starting as an online bookstore, Amazon expanded into retail, cloud computing, and entertainment. Bezos also owns aerospace company Blue Origin and The Washington Post.
5. Sergey Brin
Net Worth: ~ $251 billion
Country: United States
Known For: Co-founder of Google/Alphabet
Sergey Brin partnered with Larry Page to build Google. Brin served in technology leadership roles at the company and retains significant Alphabet stock.
6. Mark Zuckerberg
Net Worth: ~ $226 billion
Country: United States
Known For: CEO and Chair of Meta Platforms
Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook from his Harvard dorm room. Today, Meta owns Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and virtual-reality initiatives, contributing to Zuckerberg’s wealth.
7. Bernard Arnault
Net Worth: ~ $203 billion
Country: France
Known For: Chairman and CEO of LVMH
Bernard Arnault heads LVMH, the world’s largest luxury goods company, with brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Sephora. His large ownership in the company underpins his high net worth.
8. Steve Ballmer
Net Worth: (Included in the original list but specific figure varies)
Country: United States
Known For: Former CEO of Microsoft
Steve Ballmer joined Microsoft in its early years and later succeeded Bill Gates as CEO. His wealth comes from a large Microsoft shareholding.
9. Jensen Huang
Net Worth: (Included in the original list)
Country: United States
Known For: Co-founder and CEO of Nvidia
Jensen Huang leads Nvidia, the AI-chip maker whose growth has made it one of the world’s most valuable companies.
10. Warren Buffett
Net Worth: (Included in the original list)
Country: United States
Known For: Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway
Warren Buffett, legendary investor and long-time billionaire, rounds out the top 10 with substantial holdings in diversified businesses through Berkshire Hathaway.
