Top Earners
United by their staggering fortune, meet the world's richest moguls—a diverse group. Some inherited vast wealth and used it to build empires, while others started with nothing more than ambition and a bold idea.
Elon Musk
Elon Musk is the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, and he's known for his innovation and ambition. Neuralink, one of his ventures, aims to enable people to control tech solely by their thoughts. His outspoken nature, especially on X, brought some backlash, but the man's still got a net worth of more than $429 billion.
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Larry Ellison
Trying to fill several gaps in the market, Larry Elisson co-founded Oracle and introduced pioneering software solutions. Oracle's products became a staple for businesses worldwide and helped Ellison his wealth. Over decades, Oracle expanded into cloud computing and ensured its relevance in the tech industry.
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Jeff Bezos
Who would have thought that an online bookstore would become one of the world's biggest companies? Jeff Bezos co-founded Amazon to reshape how e-commerce works. Amazon is a household name that provides streaming services and premium customer service. Bezos has now shown interest in space exploration by founding Blue Origin.
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Mark Zuckerberg
Right from his dorm room, Mark Zuckerberg co-founded Facebook, now Meta, to connect Harvard students. Over a few years, Facebook became a global social media empire, and today, it includes Instagram and WhatsApp. Despite issues related to data violations, Meta is still one of the world's most successful tech empires.
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Bernard Arnault
The CEO of LVMH, Bernard Arnault, is the world's leading figure in luxury goods. Although he started as a real estate developer, LVMH has grown to house over 70 prestigious brands, including Louis Vuitton and Dior. Today, his net worth exceeds $173 billion.
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Warren Buffett
The Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffett, built his wealth through shrewd investments and his leadership of Berkshire Hathaway. He began investing as a teenager and displayed an uncanny ability to identify undervalued companies. His company owns or holds significant stakes in companies like Coca-Cola, Apple, and Geico.
Michael Bloomberg
Michael Bloomberg founded Bloomberg L.P., which changed the financial data and media industry with his innovative Bloomberg Terminal, a tool essential for traders and investors. His company expanded into news, analytics, and software to cement his status as a business titan.
Françoise Bettencourt Meyers
Unlike those who started from scratch, Françoise Bettencourt Meyers inherited her fortune as the granddaughter of Eugène Schueller, the founder of L'Oréal. Meyers oversees the cosmetics giant and focuses on its continued success in a competitive market by introducing new products and improving quality.
Francoise Bettencourt Meyers | The Richest Woman In The World by Luxury Dome
Michael Dell
Back in the 1980s, PCs weren't accessible, but Michael Dell founded Dell Technologies in his dorm room. He revolutionized the personal computer industry with his direct-to-consumer sales model. Under his leadership, Dell became one of the largest PC manufacturers in the world, later expanding into enterprise solutions and cloud software.
Bill Gates
Bill Gates co-founded Microsoft with Paul Allen, and innovations like Windows and Office have now become office staples. Gates transitioned from CEO to focus on philanthropy by establishing the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to help people worldwide. The foundation's main focus is on providing education and healthcare above all else.
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Steve Ballmer
Although some criticized Steve Ballmer's handling of consumer products like Windows Phone, he's one of the world's richest people. Ballmer is Microsoft's former CEO and helped it expand into software and cloud services. He then purchased the Los Angeles Clippers NBA team and turned his focus to sports management.
Larry Page
With the internet growing in popularity, Larry Page realized that people needed a search engine that would rank relevant results. He co-founded Google in 1998, and it has since branched out into other products. Heard of YouTube? He's no longer Google's CEO but has a net worth of $139 billion.
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Sergey Brin
The other man behind Google is Sergey Brin. He was one of the primary architects of modern search technology and played a key role in Google's success. Brin's $133 billion wealth stems largely from Google's incredible success, which has made him one of the richest people on the planet.
Mukesh Ambani
The chairman, largest shareholder of Reliance Industries, and a key figure in India's economy. Ambani's visionary leadership transformed Reliance Jio into India's largest telecom operator and expanded internet access across the country. His lifestyle, including his 27-story Mumbai residence, Antilia, often draws attention.
Leonid Mikhelson
Leonid Mikhelson is Russia's largest independent natural gas producer and richest man. He started his life as a construction foreman and rose through the ranks of the energy sector. Mikhelson has faced challenges due to Western sanctions on Russia, which impacted his international business dealings.
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Gianluigi Aponte
Gianluigi Aponte transformed a single cargo ship into one of the world's largest shipping empires. He founded the Mediterranean Shipping Company, or MSC, in 1970 in Italy. Today, his company operates a massive fleet of container ships and cruise liners.
Mark Mateschitz
Mark Mateschitz inherited his fortune from his father, the co-founder of Red Bull. He has taken a low-profile approach to dominate the market. While Red Bull is best known for its energy drinks, the company's involvement in extreme sports and Formula 1 racing has significantly bolstered its brand image.
Jensen Huang
It's good to know that Jensen Huang makes all the cool games you play possible. He founded NVIDIA, a company that began by creating graphics processing units for gaming but has since become a leader in AI and high-performance computing with a net worth exceeding $120 billion.
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Julia Koch
A few billionaires avoid the spotlight the way Julia Koch does. She became one of the richest women in the world after inheriting a substantial stake in Koch Industrie. Her late husband, David Koch, was a co-owner of the conglomerate, which operates in oil and gas, chemicals, and consumer products.
Gautam Adani
Gautam Adani became one of Asia's wealthiest individuals through his diversified business empire spanning ports, energy, logistics, and mining. Under his leadership, the Adani Group has played a pivotal role in India's infrastructure development by operating some of India's largest ports and renewable energy projects.
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Alice Walton
As a child of Sam Walton, Alice Walton inherited part of the Walmart fortune. Unlike her siblings, who focused on running the business, Walton dedicated her life to art. The Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Arkansas, established by her, celebrates her passion for culture and history.
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Giovanni Ferrero
If you're a fan of Nutella, Ferrero Rocher, or Kinder, then you should thank Giovanni Ferrero. The Italian businessman took sole control of the family business and expanded its global reach by diversifying its product portfolio. Ferrero has successfully maintained the company's reputation for quality.
How Giovanni Ferrero used chocolate to become Italy’s RICHEST man by Luxury Dome
Jacqueline Mars
Behind those M&M's and Snickers bars is Mars, Incorporated—one of the biggest companies in the world. Its owner, Jacqueline Mars, became one of the richest people when she joined the company in 1982. After retiring, she has shifted her focus to charity.
Carlos Slim Helú
Mexico's richest man, Carlos Slim Helú, built an empire through strategic acquisitions and investments. Slim's fortune came from controlling América Móvil, the largest telecommunications company in Latin America. His diversified portfolio includes stakes in retail, construction, and finance, with interests stretching across Mexico and beyond.
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