As of Nov. 2024, the total wealth of top 10 richest persons is more than $1.5 trillion. These billionaire’s don’t just accumulate wealth-they change the world. From revolutionizing industries with technology to reshaping luxury markets, they are the architects of the modern economy. Here is the summary of top 10 richest persons of 2024.
1. Elon musk
Net worth– $280 billion. Source– Tesla motor, twitter(X), SpaceX, Open AI , Neuralink the Boring company etc.
The CEO of tesla motors and founder of SpaceX, Elon musk is world’s richest person with the net worth of $280 billion. His electric car making company is worlds most valuable in EV industry. He also own the twitter as a CEO position with 9.8% stakes. Known for his relentless ambition, Musk is redefining technology, sustainability, and even the future of human life on Mars.
2.Larry Ellison
Net worth- $230 billion Source– oracle Larry Ellison is an American businessman, entrepreneur the co-founder of Oracle corporation. He owns 42.2% shares in oracle which value is more than $150 billion. Larry also own the 2% shares of tesla motor company. Ellison is known for his lavish lifestyle, including owning a Hawaiian island which worth is more than $300 million.
3. jeff Bezos
Net worth- $215 billion Source– Amazon. Jeff Bezos is the founder of amazon. He started his journey with amazon as book selling store and has since transformed into a global e-commerce giant. His wealth drop down around $50 billion when she divorced with her wife Mackenzie Scott. He transformed retailed with innovation like amazon prime and AWS(amazon web services), which revolutionized cloud computing. jeff also exploring the space research, that why he founded the blue origin in 2000.
4. Mark Zuckerberg
Net worth– $200 billion Source- Meta Platforms (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp). Mark Zuckerberg co-founded Facebook in 2004. which has grown into a major social media giant. Under his leadership Facebook expand through acquisitions including the Instagram and WhatsApp in 2012&2014 which are now the main leading platform at meta corporation. Mark Zuckerberg is currently focused on metaverse, a virtual reality space where users can interact.
5. Bernard Arnault
Net worth- $180 billion Source- LVHM (louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy). Bernard Arnault is a French business tycoon. He control the LVMH group, the world’s largest luxury goods conglomerate. The group includes over 75 prestigious brands like Louis Vuitton, Moët & Chandon, Dior, Fendi, Givenchy, TAG Heuer, and Sephora. LVMH is a dominant player in the fashion, perfume, cosmetics, and wine industries. Bernard also hold the major stoke in public trade company like carrefour(supermarket) and other luxury goods.
6. Warren buffet
Net worth- $160 billion Source- Berkshire Hathaway and major investments. warren buffet runs the Berkshire Hathaway, a multinational conglomerate holding company that owns a range businesses, including Geico, dairy queen BNFS Railway and large stakes in company like Apple, Coca-Cola, and American express. buffet is famous for his long term investing philosophy. warren he the 5th richest person of the America.
7. Larry page
Net worth- $150 BILLION Source– Google (Alphabet Inc.) Larry page is the co-founded google in 1998, which become the world’s the largest popular search engine of the world and a leader in digital advertising. Currently he owns the 7.3% share of stakes in google. Page is also involved in various tech ventures and startups, including Planetary Resources, a company aiming to mine asteroids.
8. Sergey Brin
Net worth- $148 billion Source- Google (Alphabet inc.) Sergey brin co-founded google along Larry page in 1998. He also own around 7% stakes in google shares. His wealth is similarly tied to the success of Google and its sprawling empire under Alphabet. Brin is involved in a variety of venture through his investment firm, includind projects healthcare, tech, robotics, and sustainability.
9. Jensen Huang
Net worth- $130 billion Source- NVIDIA Jensun Huang is an American businessman the co-founder and CEO of NVIDIA, a global leader in GPU’s and semiconductor interface. Under his leadership, NVIDIA has grown from a small startup into one of the most influential tech companies in the world, particularly in the fields of gaming, artificial intelligence (AI), and deep learning. NVIDIA Stokes took a major jump in 2023 and 2024. He own the 3.8% stake in Nvidia which worth nis more than $130 billions.
10. Steve Ballmer
Net worth– $120 billion Source- Microsoft Steve Ballmer is an American Business leader and the co-founder of Microsoft corporation. Ballmer played a pivotal role in Microsoft’s growth and transformation, particularly during his tenure as CEO from 2000 to 2014. He owns the 4% stake of Microsoft which market value is more than $120 billion. Under his leadership, Microsoft became the dominant force in personal computing, but his tenure was also marked by some missteps.
Source- Forbes real time billionaires. Forbes – https://www.forbes.com/real-time-billionaires/#
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