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PayPal was co-founded by Max Levchin, Peter Thiel, and Luke Nosek in December 1998. Elon Musk was also part of the initial team. However, keep in mind that company ownership can change, and it's advisable to check the latest information from reliable sources for the most up-to-date details. Certainly, here are some details about the co-founders mentioned: 1. **Max Levchin:** Max Levchin is a computer scientist and entrepreneur. Apart from co-founding PayPal , he is known for his contributions to the development of the first popular web browser encryption, co-founding Affirm, and being involved in various other tech ventures. 2. **Peter Thiel:** Peter Thiel is a venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and author. He co-founded PayPal and has been a prominent figure in the tech industry. Thiel is also known for being one of the co-founders of Palantir Technologies and an early investor in Facebook. 3. **Luke Nosek:** Luke Nosek is an entrepreneur and investor. Alongside co-founding PayP...

Tesla is an American electric vehicle and clean energy company founded by Elon Musk. Known for its electric cars, energy storage solutions, and solar products, Tesla has played a significant role in the push towards sustainable technology. 1. **Founding (2003):** Tesla was founded in 2003 by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning. Elon Musk, JB Straubel, and Ian Wright joined the company shortly after, contributing significantly to its development . 2. **Roadster Debut (2008):** In 2008, Tesla introduced the Tesla Roadster, the first fully electric sports car, based on the Lotus Elise chassis. This marked Tesla's entry into the electric vehicle market. 3. **Financial Challenges (2008-2009):** Tesla faced financial difficulties in the late 2000s, with Musk investing his own money to keep the company afloat. The Department of Energy also provided a loan to support Tesla during this period. 4. **Model S Launch (2012):** The Tesla Model S, a luxury electric sedan, was launched in 2012, ga...

  No#10 Steve Ballmer Net worth:  $112.2 billion Source:  Microsoft, investments Age:  67 Residence : Hunts Point, Washington Citizenship : U.S. As of January 1, 2024, the world's top 10 richest people collectively possess a staggering wealth of nearly $1.47 trillion, surpassing their net worth from a month earlier by $30 billion. Mark Zuckerberg has ascended to the fifth position, surpassing Bill Gates. Notably, seven of these billionaires experienced an increase in their fortunes during December 2023, contributing to the overall rise. The largest gainers in the past month include Mark Zuckerberg and Bernard Arnault, each seeing a $9.4 billion surge in net worth due to the upward trajectory of their respective companies' share prices. Elon Musk retains his position as the world's richest person with a net worth of $251.3 billion. Musk's diverse holdings, including Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter), contribute to his substantial wealth. Bernard Arnault, the CEO...

  No#09 Sergey Brin Net worth:  $112.4 billion Source:  Google Age:  50 Residence:  Los Altos, California Citizenship:  U.S. In December 2019, Sergey Brin relinquished his role as president of Alphabet, Google's parent company; however, he retained his influential position as a controlling shareholder and board member.  A co-founder of Google alongside Larry Page in 1998, their collaboration began during their studies for advanced degrees in computer science at Stanford University. Brin, having immigrated to the U.S. from Russia at the age of 6 to escape anti-Semitism, holds the distinction of being the wealthiest immigrant in America.  Notably, his fortune saw an estimated increase of $5.1 billion in December 2023, driven by a nearly 6% surge in the price of Alphabet shares. Despite publicly revealing his higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease more than a dozen years ago, Brin has actively contributed to the cause by donating over $1.1 bil...

No#8 Larry Page Net worth : $117.2 billion Source : Google Age : 50 Residence : Palo Alto, California Citizenship : U.S Larry Page, the co-founder of Google alongside fellow Stanford PhD student Sergey Brin in 1998, played a pivotal role as CEO from 1998 to 2001 and then again from 2011 to 2015. Currently, he holds the position of a board member for Google's parent company, Alphabet, and maintains a commanding presence as a controlling shareholder. Not limited to his achievements in the tech realm, Page demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit by being a founding investor in Planetary Resources, an asteroid mining company later acquired by blockchain firm ConsenSys in 2018.  In a testament to his financial acumen, Page ascended into the esteemed ranks of the top 10 richest individuals globally, driven by a remarkable 15% surge in Alphabet's share price in May 2023. Over the month of December 2023 to January 1, 2024, Page's fortune experienced an impressive uptick of approxima...

  No#07 Warren Buffett Net worth : $118.6 billion Source : Berkshire Hathaway Age : 93 Residence : Omaha, Nebraska Citizenship : U.S. Renowned as the " Oracle of Omaha ," Warren Buffett stands as an unparalleled figure in the investment world, embodying unparalleled success. Spearheading the investing conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett's portfolio spans diverse sectors, featuring icons like Geico, Duracell, and Dairy Queen .  His journey into the financial realm began remarkably early, purchasing stock at the tender age of 11 and navigating tax filings by the age of 13. A philanthropic trailblazer, Buffett co-founded the Giving Pledge alongside Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates in 2010, urging fellow billionaires to allocate at least half their wealth to charitable causes.    In a gesture of extraordinary generosity, Buffett pledged 99% of his fortune, translating into a remarkable $51.5 billion contribution in Berkshire Hathaway stock to the Gates Foundati...

  No#06 Bill Gates Net worth:  $119.6 billion Source:  Microsoft, investments Age:  68 Residence:  Medina, Washington Citizenship:  U.S. As of January 1, the global elite's top 10 billionaires collectively command a staggering $1.47 trillion, witnessing a $30 billion surge within a month. Notably, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has ascended to the fifth spot, surpassing the iconic Bill Gates. Forbes, diligently tracking billionaires since 1987, notes that seven of the top 10 have seen a boost in their fortunes, albeit a more modest $30 billion increase in December compared to November's remarkable $115 billion surge. The dynamic landscape reveals significant shifts, with Zuckerberg and LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault gaining $9.4 billion each in the past month. Elon Musk maintains his reign as the world's wealthiest individual, boasting a fortune of $251 billion . Despite briefly ceding the top spot to Bernard Arnault in the first half of 2023, Musk reclaimed t...

  No#5 Mark Zuckerberg Net worth:  $125.3 billion Source:  Facebook/Meta Age:  39 Residence:  Palo Alto, California Citizenship:  U.S. Mark Zuckerberg, the co-founder of Facebook , now known as Meta Platforms, originated the social media giant while a student at Harvard University in 2004. Boasting 3.88 billion monthly users, Meta Platforms has evolved into the world's largest social network, including ownership of Instagram and WhatsApp , both acquired and significantly expanded.      Serving as the CEO of Meta, Zuckerberg , who took the company public in 2012, retains approximately 13% ownership. Together with his wife Priscilla Chan, they have committed to directing 99% of their stock toward initiatives supporting human potential, notably funding ambitious projects targeting the cure, management, or prevention of all diseases by the end of the century.  Zuckerberg's philanthropic endeavors and Meta's strategic focus were discussed in...

  No#4 Larry Ellison Net worth:  $135.3 billion Source:  Oracle Age:  79 Residence:  Woodside, California Citizenship:  U.S. As of January 1, the 10 wealthiest individuals globally command a combined fortune of nearly $1.47 trillion, marking a $30 billion increase from the previous month. A notable shift occurred with Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg surpassing Bill Gates to claim the fifth spot. The top billionaires experienced varied stock performance in December, resulting in a collective wealth uptick of $30 billion, a notable contrast to the $115 billion surge in November 2023. Key gainers include Mark Zuckerberg and LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault, each witnessing a $9.4 billion boost due to favorable movements in their companies' share prices. Elon Musk retains his position as the world's richest person with a net worth of $251 billion. Musk, overseeing Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter), observed a $6 billion increase in December 2023. Bernard Arnault...

  No#3 Jeff Bezos Net worth:  $168.4 billion Source:  Amazon Age:  59 Residence:  Medina, Washington Citizenship:  U.S. Jeff Bezos founded the e-commerce giant Amazon in 1994 and served as its CEO until July 2021, continuing as chairman. In the same month, Bezos ventured into space aboard a rocket from Blue Origin, a private rocket company he established and generously funded. Notably, his wealth increased by $5.8 billion in December 2023, propelled by a rise in Amazon shares. Prior to launching Amazon.com in his Seattle garage, Bezos worked at the D.E. Shaw hedge fund in New York. Amazon initially focused on online book sales during a time when online shopping was uncommon. The company diversified its reach, dominating cloud storage and entering the production of movies and series for Amazon Prime Video.   Bezos surpassed Bill Gates as the world's richest person in July 2017, engaging in a fluctuating rivalry for the top two spots with Gates. He held ...

  No#2 Bernard Arnault   Net worth:  $200.7 billion Source:  LVMH/ luxury goods Age:  74 Residence:  Paris Citizenship:  France Bernard Arnault, CEO and chairman of LVMH, has successfully established the world's largest luxury goods company, boasting around 70 renowned fashion and cosmetics brands including Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Moet & Chandon, and Sephora. Notably, LVMH acquired Tiffany & Co. for a substantial $15.8 billion in January 2021.    Arnault's initial foray into the industry involved utilizing $15 million from his father's construction business fortune to acquire Christian Dior . Remarkably, all five of Arnault's children contribute to various facets of the LVMH empire, with his daughter Delphine appointed to lead Dior, the second-largest brand in the group, in January 2023.  Although Arnault briefly held the title of the world's richest person in the first half of 2023, he slipped to the second position on J...

Top 10 Richest People of the year-2024. Top 10 richest people in the world Elon Musk Bernard Arnault Jeff Bezos Larry Ellison Mark Zuckerberg Bill Gates Warren Buffett Larry Page Sergey Brin Steve Ballmer 9/10 of the richest people in the world are Americans, including Jeff Bezos, Larry Ellison and Bill Gates. List of top 10 richest people of Asia As of January 1, 2024, the financial landscape of the world's wealthiest individuals has witnessed dynamic shifts, with seven of the top 10 experiencing an increase in their fortunes compared to the previous month. Collectively, their wealth soared by $30 billion in December, a notable but more conservative ascent compared to the substantial $115 billion surge in November 2023.  A prominent figure in this wealth surge is Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, who ascended from the 7th to the 5th position in the global rich list. His rise now places him ahead of Bill Gates, who had long held the title of the world's wealthiest indiv...

Salaried Class have contributed 243% more in taxes as compared to exporters. From July to December 2023, the affluent class has accumulated Rs. 158 billion in taxes, whereas exporters have contributed Rs. 46 billion. Islamabad: The affluent class has outpaced wealthy exporters in paying taxes during the first six months of the current fiscal year. In this period, the affluent class has contributed Rs. 158 billion in taxes , showing a 38% increase compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year. This amount is 243% higher than the taxes paid by exporters.   On the other hand, exporters have earned Rs. 4.3 trillion during this period, contributing a mere 1% or Rs. 46 billion in taxes. This marks a 243% lower contribution compared to the affluent class, establishing them as the fourth major tax-paying class. From July to December of the past year, the affluent class has witnessed a 38% increase in income tax collections, with Rs. 66 billion, or 42%, being paid by registered em...

  Ma Huateng Chairman And CEO, Tencent Holdings $32.3B     Ma Huateng, commonly referred to as Pony Ma, serves as the chairman of Tencent Holdings, a prominent Chinese internet company. Tencent's widespread social messaging platform, WeChat, boasts an impressive user base of 1.3 billion individuals.  Beyond social media, Tencent holds a significant position in the global gaming industry as one of the largest videogame publishers, including a stake in the well-known U.S. company Epic Games.  The company's influence extends into various sectors, with investments in electric car manufacturer Tesla and participation in the music-streaming realm through its ties with Spotify, which, in turn, holds a stake in Tencent Music.  Prior to founding Tencent in 1998, Ma played a pivotal role in the research and development of Internet paging systems at China Motion Telecom Development. In 2007, 2014, and 2018, Time magazine named him one of the world's most influential...

Li Ka-shing born 29 July 1928 is a Hong Kong.    20-Dec-2023 — Li Ka-shing, Asia's original tycoon, converted to shareholder religion nearly a decade ago when he carved up his Hong Kong-based empire Nicknamed Superman, Li Ka-shing is revered as one of the most influential businessmen in Asia.  Li retired as chairman of CK Hutchison Holdings and CK Asset Holdings in May 2018 but remains senior advisor. At the announcement of his retirement, Li joked that he'd been "working for a long time, too long."   His son Victor now heads the conglomerate, which has more than 300,000 employees and operates in more than 50 nations.  Li started Cheung Kong plastics, named after the Yangtze River, in 1950 at age 21 with $6,500 in savings and loans from relatives. His Li Ka Shing Foundation has donated more than $3.8 billion; over 80% has gone to Greater China.  

 Tadashi Yanai born 7 February 1949     Tadashi Yanai stands as a titan in the Japanese business landscape, holding the esteemed position of the most successful businessman in the country. As the founder and president of Fast Retailing, he has steered the company to become the world's fourth-largest apparel conglomerate, boasting a vast network of over 2,000 retail stores.  Fast Retailing's portfolio includes a diverse array of brands such as Uniqlo, Helmut Lang, Theory, Comptoir des Cotonniers, Princesse tam.tam, J Brand, and g.u. The ambitious trajectory of Uniqlo alone reflects Yanai's vision, aiming to achieve a remarkable sales target of $50 billion by 2020, predominantly driven by strategic expansions in the United States, China, and the online market. Yanai's journey into the world of retail began in 1984 when he assumed the role of president for his father's clothing chain, comprising 22 stores. In a strategic move that would reshape the industry, he inaug...

 Zhang Yiming Born: April 1983 (age 40 years), Yongding, Longyan, China Net worth: 43.4 billion USD (2024) Forbes Education: Nankai University (2005) Nationality: Chinese Organizations founded: ByteDance, Toutiao Known for: Founding and leading ByteDance, creating Douyin/TikTok   Zhang Yiming, the main founder of Chinese tech giant ByteDance, is renowned for creating the wildly popular app TikTok, boasting over 1 billion users globally. In November 2021, Zhang resigned as chairman, following his earlier departure as CEO in May, allegedly due to pressure from the Chinese government.  ByteDance's valuation has recently suffered amid concerns of a potential TikTok ban in the U.S. market, despite its diverse interests spanning news, education, and video gaming.  Zhang's journey began in 2012, launching ByteDance from a modest four-bedroom apartment in Beijing and introducing the news-aggregation app Toutiao shortly after. Notably, he earned a spot on the 2013 Forbes Chin...

William Ding China Born: October 1, 1971 (age 52 years), Ningbo, China Net worth: 29.2 billion USD (2024) Forbes Nationality: Chinese Spouse: Wang Xun Fang Organizations founded: NetEase Inc, Boltrend Games     William Ding, with a real-time net worth of $29.2B as of 1/7/24, holds the #54 position in the world. He serves as the CEO of NetEase, a global online games giant.  NetEase's diverse portfolio includes renowned titles like Fantasy Westward, alongside innovative games like Eggy Party and Justice Mobile, which leverages AI for storyline generation.  In the face of fierce competition, especially from Tencent, NetEase has expanded its ventures into movies, e-commerce, and online music. Ding, China's first internet and gaming billionaire since 2003, also expresses interest in sustainable agriculture, evident in NetEase's e-commerce arm Yanxuan selling pork from its own farms. Ding made significant contributions to the development of computer networks in mainland Ch...

Colin Zheng Huang China   Born: January 1, 1980 (age 44 years), Hangzhou, China Net worth: 52.1 billion USD (2024) Forbes Organizations founded: PDD Holdings, The Starry Night Foundation Graduation date: 2004 Nationality: Chinese   Colin Huang, the founder of PDD Holdings, the Chinese e-commerce company that changed its name from Pinduoduo in February 2023, stepped down as chairman of the company in March 2021 but remains a major shareholder of PDD.  In September 2022, PDD launched the budget shopping site Temu to compete with Shein, led by fellow Chinese billionaire Sky Xu. Prior to his ventures with PDD, Huang, a serial entrepreneur, founded the online games company Xinyoudi and the e-commerce platform Ouku.com.  Holding a master's in computer science from the University of Wisconsin, Huang interned at Microsoft in both Beijing and Seattle before embarking on his career at Google in the U.S. in 2004. Colin Huang, the billionaire founder of shopping giant Temu's par...

Shiv Nadar India Born: July 14, 1945 (age 78 years), Moolaipozhi, India Education: PSG College Of Technology (1967), The American College, more Net worth: 32.4 billion USD (2024) Forbes Organizations founded: Shiv Nadar University, HCLTech, HCL Enterprise, Indian IT pioneer Shiv Nadar, along with five friends, cofounded HCL in a garage in 1976 with the initial goal of manufacturing calculators and microprocessors.  Fast forward to today, and HCL Technologies, with a staggering revenue of $12.6 billion, stands as one of India's foremost software services providers. In July 2020, Nadar made a significant transition, stepping down as the chairman of HCL Technologies and passing the torch to his daughter, Roshni Nadar Malhotra, who now holds the position. Despite his shift to chairman emeritus and strategic advisor, Nadar's legacy extends beyond business into philanthropy. Through the Shiv Nadar Foundation, he has contributed $1.1 billion towards various education-related causes, s...

Third Richest Man in Asia Zhong Shanshan   Country: China Age: 68 years Net Worth: $62.9 billion Source of Income: Beverages, pharmaceuticals, self-made Securing the third spot among Asia's wealthiest individuals is Zhong Shanshan, the visionary behind Nongfu Spring, a prominent bottled water company. Not only does he hold this regional distinction, but he also proudly bears the title of the wealthiest individual in China. Zhong's diverse career, spanning construction, journalism, and beverage sales, ultimately paved the way for his triumphant journey into entrepreneurship. Notably, his influence extends to Beijing Wantai Biological Pharmacy, a significant player in the production of rapid Covid-19 diagnostic tests. As of the close of 2022, Zhong Shanshan continued to maintain his status as the richest individual in China, amassing a formidable fortune of $62.3 billion in the preceding year.  

 Second Wealthiest Person of Asia  Mukesh Ambani Net Worth: $94.3 Billion Country: India Age: 66 years Net Worth: $94.3 Billion Source of Wealth: Diversified Ranked as the second wealthiest individual in Asia, Mukesh Ambani holds the positions of chairman and managing director at Reliance Industries.  Ambani strategically entered the Indian Premier League (IPL) landscape in 2008 with the acquisition of Mumbai Indians. His company, Reliance, has achieved remarkable success with Jio, its telecom and broadband service, boasting nearly 450 million subscribers.  The recent launch of Jio Financial Services in August underscores Reliance's commitment to diversification. A noteworthy development in July 2023 saw an agreement between BlackRock and Jio Financial Services, resulting in the establishment of Jio BlackRock—a joint venture aimed at offering innovative investment solutions in India.    

 Asia’s Richest Man  Gautam Adani   Country: India Age: 61 years Net Worth: $97.6 Billion Source of Wealth: Infrastructure, commodities, self-made Gautam Adani, with a staggering net worth of $97.6 billion, stands at the helm of the $32 billion Adani Group, a multifaceted conglomerate with interests ranging from ports and airports to energy and environmental initiatives. What began as a trading firm in 1988 has now evolved into a corporate powerhouse, propelling Adani into the ranks of Asia's wealthiest individuals. Renowned as India's leading airport operator and the key overseer of Gujarat's significant Mundra Port, Adani has strategically expanded his empire. His pivotal acquisition of Holcim's Indian assets in 2022 not only enhanced his financial standing but also elevated him to the esteemed position of India's second-largest cement producer.  

Asia's Wealthiest Man of 2024 Revealed in Latest Report" Read more Richest main of the world Title Richest Men in Asia 2024 Rank Name Country Net Worth (in USD Billions) Gautam Adani India 97.6 Mukesh Ambani India 94.3 Zhong Shanshan China 62.9 Colin Zheng Huang China 50.4 Zhang Yiming China 43.4 Tadashi Yanai and Family Japan 37.2 Li Ka-shing Hong Kong 35.3 Ma Huateng China 34.0 William Ding China 33.3 Shiv Nadar India 31.2   Asia’s Richest Man – Gautam Adani Country: India Age: 61 years Net Worth: $97.6 Billion Source of Wealth: Infrastructure, commodities, self-made Gautam Adani , with a staggering net worth of $97.6 billion , stands at the helm of the $32 billion Adani Group, a multifaceted conglomerate with interests ranging from ports and airports to energy and environmental initiatives. What began as a trading firm in 1988 has now evolved into a corporate powerhouse, propelling Adani into the ranks of Asia's wealthiest individuals. Renowned as India's leading ai...