21 Tech Billionaires Who Changed The World

Inspiring Stories Of Tech Leaders Who Changed The World

The smartphone or computer you’re using to read this? It’s all thanks to daring tech innovators who thought, “I can make data accessible on a portable device”, and then made it happen. Here are the tech moguls who dared to think differently and changed the world in the process.

Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple Inc., is widely regarded as a pioneer in personal computing, mobile technology, and digital music. His most famous invention, the iPhone, redefined communication and made smartphones an integral part of modern life.

Steve Jobs

Matthew Yohe, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

Steve Jobs (Cont.)

Jobs was born in 1955, but he was put up for adoption. As a curious teen, he dropped out of college and founded Apple in his family’s garage with Steve Wozniak. Beyond tech, Jobs played a key role in Pixar’s success in becoming a leader in animation. 

Steve Jobs

Kremlin.ru, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

Elon Musk

With a net worth of more than $333 billion as of 2024, Elon Musk is currently focusing on AI that can contribute to scientific discoveries. Musk displayed a keen interest in technology from an early age and taught himself programming, selling his first game at 12. 

Elon Musk

The Royal Society, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

Elon Musk (Cont.)

Elon Musk is the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX and is famous for his ambitious vision to accelerate humanity’s transition to sustainable energy and make life multi-planetary. However, his outspoken nature and controversial statements often spark debate. 

Elon Musk

Maurizio Pesce, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons