Top 7 Billionaires : Forbes List
The list of billionaires has been swelling in recent years. A total of 141 names were added to the list this year taking this number to 2781. A record of 813 billionaires come from the United States and second and third in the list are from China with 473 and India with 200 billionaires. Forbes uses stock prices and exchange rates from particular date to rank the billionaires.
Elon Musk
Elon Musk is a billionaire entrepreneur and CEO known for his ambitious vision of the future. As the founder of SpaceX, he aims to make space travel accessible and enable human colonization of Mars. As CEO of Tesla, he revolutionized the electric vehicle industry, promoting sustainable energy. Musk also co-founded Neuralink, focusing on brain-computer interfaces, and The Boring Company, which innovates tunneling technologies. A polarizing figure, his bold ideas and unconventional management style have made him a prominent player in technology and innovation.
Larry Ellison
Larry Ellison is the co-founder and former CEO of Oracle Corporation, a leading enterprise software company known for its database solutions. Born in 1944, Ellison has significantly impacted the tech industry, driving innovations in cloud computing and software development. Under his leadership, Oracle expanded globally, becoming a major player in enterprise technology. Ellison is also a notable philanthropist and has invested in various ventures, including biotechnology and real estate. Additionally, he is an avid sports enthusiast and owner of the Hawaiian island of Lanai.
Mark Zuckerberg
Mark Zuckerberg is the co-founder and CEO of Meta Platforms, previously known as Facebook, which he launched in 2004 while a Harvard student. Under his leadership, Facebook transformed social media, connecting billions of users worldwide. Zuckerberg has expanded the company into virtual reality and the metaverse, emphasizing the importance of digital interaction. Despite facing scrutiny over privacy and misinformation issues, he remains a key figure in technology and innovation. Zuckerberg is also a philanthropist, pledging significant resources to health and education initiatives through the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.
Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos is a founder and former CEO of Amazon, a global leader in e-commerce and cloud computing. Established in 1994, Amazon started as an online bookstore and rapidly expanded to offer a wide range of products and services. Bezos is known for his customer-centric approach and relentless innovation, which transformed retail and logistics. In addition to Amazon, he founded Blue Origin, focusing on space exploration and technology. A prominent philanthropist, Bezos has committed substantial resources to initiatives in education, climate change, and homelessness through the Bezos Day One Fund and other projects.
Bernard Arnault
Bernard Arnault is the chairman and CEO of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s largest luxury goods conglomerate. Born in 1949 in France, he transformed LVMH into a powerhouse by acquiring and nurturing prestigious brands like Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Tiffany & Co. Known for his sharp business acumen, Arnault has significantly impacted the luxury industry, emphasizing quality and exclusivity. He is one of the wealthiest individuals globally, and his family is involved in various philanthropic initiatives, focusing on arts, culture, and education.
Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett, known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” is one of the most successful investors in history. As chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, he built a vast empire through savvy investments in companies like Coca-Cola, Apple, and Geico. Buffett is famed for his value investing approach, long-term strategies, and frugal lifestyle despite his immense wealth. A leading philanthropist, he pledged to donate most of his fortune through The Giving Pledge, co-founded with Bill Gates, to support global causes like health and education.
Larry Page
Larry Page is the co-founder of Google, one of the world’s most influential technology companies. He developed Google’s core search algorithm alongside Sergey Brin in 1998 while at Stanford University. Page served as Google’s CEO and later as CEO of Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company. Known for his focus on innovation, Page has driven advancements in fields like artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, and renewable energy. A visionary entrepreneur, he continues to influence technology through initiatives like Alphabet’s research projects and startups such as Calico and X.
