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The richest people show us how important ideas, planning, and business skills are. They're from tech companies that changed how we talk and use software, to magnates in luxury goods and investment. These billionaires are leaders in their fields and have a big say in worldwide trends.
Here are the top 10 richest people in the world as of April 2024, according to the Real-Time Billionaires List:
Bernard Arnault is the chairman and CEO of LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE), the world's largest luxury goods company. The company owns some of the biggest brands in fashion, including Louis Vuitton, Hennessy, Marc Jacobs, and Sephora. Arnault's wealth is largely attributed to his business acumen in consolidating numerous esteemed luxury brands under one roof and expanding their global presence.
Elon Musk is the CEO of Tesla, Inc. and SpaceX. His wealth has been significantly influenced by Tesla's stock performance in the electric vehicle market and SpaceX's advancements in aerospace. Musk is known for his ambitious goals of reducing global reliance on fossil fuels and colonizing Mars.
Jeff Bezos founded Amazon.com in 1994, which started as an online bookstore and has since become a global e-commerce and cloud computing giant. Bezos's wealth comes from his holdings in Amazon, despite stepping down as CEO to focus on other projects like his space exploration company, Blue Origin.
Mark Zuckerberg co-founded Facebook, now known as Meta Platforms Inc., which owns several major social media and technology platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Zuckerberg's wealth is tied to his stock holdings in Meta, which has grown to become one of the most influential tech companies globally.
Larry Ellison co-founded the software company Oracle Corporation, where he serves as the CTO and chairman. Ellison's wealth primarily comes from his significant stake in Oracle, along with his investments in other business ventures and real estate.
Warren Buffett, known as the "Oracle of Omaha," is one of the most successful investors ever. He is the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, a multinational conglomerate holding company. His wealth comes from his diverse portfolio of stocks and companies.
Bill Gates co-founded Microsoft Corporation, which became the world's largest PC software company. Although he's stepped down from day-to-day operations at Microsoft, his wealth is still closely tied to his stock in the company. Gates is also famous for his philanthropic work through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Larry Page co-founded Google with Sergey Brin and served as the company's first CEO until 2001, and then again from 2011 to 2015. He also co-founded Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company, and was its CEO until stepping down in 2019. His wealth mainly comes from his holdings in Alphabet.
Steve Ballmer was the former CEO of Microsoft, serving from 2000 to 2014. He's known for his energetic leadership style and played a big role in the company's growth. Ballmer's wealth grew a lot because of his stock in Microsoft. He also owns the Los Angeles Clippers NBA team.
Sergey Brin co-founded Google with Larry Page. He was president of Alphabet Inc. until he stepped down in 2019. Most of his wealth comes from his shares in Alphabet, which is still one of the top tech companies in the world.
If you want to learn more about other billionaires, you can visit the Real-Time Billionaires List. They track their wealth in real-time, so you can be sure you're getting the most up-to-date data.
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