Forbes Ranking: Elon Musk's Wealth Temporarily Surpasses $500 Billion - Elon Musk's Wealth Tops $500B; Zuckerberg, Ellison Trail
Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has seen his wealth temporarily surpass $500 billion. Meanwhile, Mark Zuckerberg, the head of Meta, has a net worth of $245.8 billion, and Larry Ellison, the CEO of Oracle, is worth $350.7 billion.
Musk's fortune has grown significantly since he made his first millions in 1999 by selling software to Compaq for $300 million. He founded SpaceX in 2002, after leaving PayPal, and became chairman of Tesla in 2004. Zuckerberg, on the other hand, has amassed his wealth through the success of Meta, formerly known as Facebook.
Ellison's wealth comes primarily from his role as the co-founder and CEO of Oracle. He has been at the helm of the company since its inception in 1979.
The wealth of these tech moguls reflects the immense value their companies have brought to the market. Musk's and Ellison's net worths are among the highest in the world, while Zuckerberg's is also considerable. Their success stories highlight the potential of innovative technology and entrepreneurship.