10 richest people in the world in 2023 - who they are and how they made their fortune
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As of 2023, the world's 10 richest people have a combined net worth of over $1 trillion, an amount that exceeds the GDP of many countries. Let's take a look at who these individuals are and how they made their fortunes.
1. Elon Musk
With a net worth of over $300 billion, Elon Musk is currently the world's richest person. He made his fortune as the CEO of Tesla, which has revolutionized the electric car industry, and also through his space exploration company, SpaceX.
2. Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, is the second-richest person in the world with a net worth of over $200 billion. Although he stepped down as CEO in 2021, he still owns a significant stake in the company and continues to be one of the wealthiest people on the planet.
3. Bernard Arnault & Family
Bernard Arnault is the CEO of LVMH, a luxury goods company that owns brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Fendi. With a net worth of over $160 billion, Arnault and his family are the third-richest people in the world.
4. Bill Gates
Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, has a net worth of over $140 billion. Although he stepped down as CEO in 2000, he continues to be one of the largest shareholders in the company and has also made significant investments in other industries.
5. Mark Zuckerberg
As the founder and CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg has a net worth of over $120 billion. Despite facing scrutiny over the company's handling of user data and privacy concerns, Facebook continues to be one of the most successful tech companies in the world.
6. Larry Ellison
Larry Ellison, the co-founder of Oracle, has a net worth of over $100 billion. His company provides software and services to businesses around the world and he is also a significant investor in real estate.
7. Larry Page
Larry Page co-founded Google and has a net worth of over $90 billion. Although he stepped down as CEO of Alphabet (Google's parent company) in 2019, he continues to be one of the largest shareholders in the company.
8. Sergey Brin
Sergey Brin, also a co-founder of Google, has a net worth of over $80 billion. Like Page, he no longer holds a management position in the company but is still one of the largest shareholders.
9. Mukesh Ambani
Mukesh Ambani is the chairman and largest shareholder of Reliance Industries, an Indian conglomerate that operates in a wide range of industries including petrochemicals, refining, and textiles. With a net worth of over $70 billion, he is the ninth-richest person in the world.
10. Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett is the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, a holding company with investments in various industries including insurance, finance, and manufacturing. With a net worth of over $65 billion, he is one of the most successful investors in history.
These 10 individuals have built their fortunes through a combination of hard work, innovation, and strategic investments. While their wealth may be controversial to some, there is no denying the impact they have had on the global economy and the industries in which they operate.
