Famous Billionaire Rivalries That Shaped Industries
Power Struggles
When billionaires fight, competition takes on a different form. Unlike ordinary conflicts, the battles between wealthy business magnates and heirs are often driven by vast sums of money and the future of entire industries.
Tim Cook Vs. Mark Zuckerberg
For a long time, Tim Cook and Mark Zuckerberg had different opinions on privacy and the tech industry's future. However, the real tension started to rise in 2018 when Apple introduced a major privacy overhaul with iOS 14, which included the App Tracking Transparency feature.
To Sneak Or Not To Sneak
As a result, Facebook's ability to track users across apps and gather advertising data was limited. The result? Facebook's ad revenues took a dive. Zuckerberg suggested that Cook's privacy policies were an attack on the free internet. Cook, on the other hand, defended Apple's commitment to user privacy.
The Barclay Brothers
Famous twin brothers and identical twins Sir David and Sir Frederick Barclay got involved in one of the most dramatic family disputes in recent history. The British billionaires were known for their discreet lifestyle and piled a fortune through investments in media and hotels.
The Ritz Tragedy
A few months before David passed on, the brothers disagreed about management and planning. Things became public when Fredrick accused David’s sons of secretly recording his private conversations at The Ritz to take control of their empire. The allegations led to a high-profile court case and a public fallout.
