In the modern world, it is very important to earn some money for fulfilling one’s basic needs. People involve in themselves in various occupations to earn their living wages. We also see a lot of people who get into entrepreneurship or any other business so as to work independently. And, only few with utter dedication and determination turn their business into a huge one, not only earning their income, but also employing thousands of people. Their success stories are truly inspirational. But what fascinates more than the worth of their assets is the charity they do.
Here we enlist the Top 10 richest people in the world 2018 as given by the Forbes Magazine,
with a slight glance on their business and other holdings:
10. David Koch:
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He is the Alma meter of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is currently the executive vice-president of Koch industries. He is the founder of Citizens for a Sound Economy. He and Charles Koch have donated to political campaigns of Republican. He is recognized for his philanthropy to cultural and medical institutions and support to conservative causes. His net worth is estimated to be US$48 billion.
9. Charles Koch:
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Charles De Ganahl Koch is an American business tycoon and philanthropist. He is the co-owner, chairman and CEO of Koch industries. The conglomerate originally involved in oil refining and chemicals but now have polymers and fibre, minerals, fertilizers, ranching and pollution control equipment. Koch Industries is the second largest privately owned conglomerate by revenue in the US. His net worth is estimated to be US$48 billion derived from his 42% stakes in Koch Industries.
8. Michael Bloomberg:
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He is the chairman, CEO and the major shareholder of Berkshire Hathaway. He is said to be one of the most successful investors in the world. He is referred to as the Sage of Omaha or Oracle of Omaha for his personal frugality despite his immense wealth. He gives away 99 per cent of his assets to philanthropic causes, chiefly via Gates Foundation. He was named as one of the world’s most influential people in 2012 by Time. Warren Buffet net worth currently stands at US$73 billion.
3. Amancio Ortega:
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Born in Busdongo de Arbas, Leon, Spain, Ortego is a Spanish business tycoon. He is the co-founder and the chairman of the Inditex Group. The group brings the chain of Zara clothing and accessories retail shops. He is the board member of Inditex and Daez Groups. He is currently the second richest man in the world, with net worth of about US$76 billion.
2. Bill Gates:
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the most charitable market entrepreneurs were Andrew Carnegie James J. Hill, Cornelius Vanderbilt and John D. Rockefeller.
Chris Tucker has a net worth of -$11.5 million. He is a comedian and actor.
...600 -$700 annually. In the same fashion as Carnegie, Rockefeller gave most of his money to profit other. It has been said that he gave a third of his fortune to charities, organizations, and universities; another third was for him, and the final third he left to his descendants.
He has accumulated a nice amount of net worth. He has a net worth of 120 million dollars. He is the first comedian to ever make more than Jerry Seinfeld--has changed the economy of the funny business by touring like a rock-star. He collected $90 million in 2016 and $28.5 million in 2015. Hart is the highest-paid comedian of the year 2016. His exact salary is undisclosed, but it is known that he has the highest salary as a comedian at the present time.
(Singer, 2006) Gates believes that equal value of all human life is particularly prominent. Singer also gives credit to billionaire investor Warren Buffett because he showed to be a compassionate person when he contributed $31 billion to Bill Gates foundation, and another $6 billion to other charitable foundations. Buffett donations went to reduce poverty, disease, and premature death. In July, 2015 Warren Buffett donated a personal philanthropy record of $2.8 billion to five foundation as a part of his annual pledge. (Chew, 2015) Gates and Buffett should be honored for their generosity for giving billions to the developing world to fight global
Today Bill Cosby is one of the richest entertainers in America. His wealth is estimated at about $325 million. Bill Cosby started perform stand-up comedy routines during the 1960s in night clubs. In 1965-1968, Bill Cosby co-stared with Robert Cult in a adventure series called I Spy. He earned 3 Emmy Awards for his performance in I Spy. His success at that time was a true breakthrough for black people.
It’s widely believed that Mansa Musa was the richest person in the history of the world, worth approximately $400 billion, according to CelebrityNetWorth. Due to the fact that all one knows about Mansa Musa is from 500-year-old accounts, how does one know his wealth hasn’t been exaggerated and turned into legend?
Bill Gates and his wife Melinda Gates, as well as Warren Buffett is standing in the lead of the campaign. They are asking hundreds of rich Americans to pledge at least 50% of their wealth to charity.
Donald John Trump is one of the wealthiest men in the world with a net worth of, according to Forbes, $3.1 billion. Trump was born into a wealthy family on June 14, 1946 at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, New York City, New York. His father, Fred Trump, was a popular housing contractor because he built and sold houses to families in World War II. It was at his father’s real estate company that Trump began to master the real estate market and acquired the character traits necessary for a successful businessman.
When most people hear about Bill Gates the first thing that comes to mind is the obscene amount of money he has made through out his career. Owning many different foundations, the most common foundation known to most college students is the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation that provide many different scholarships. However, this foundation also does various things to give back to communities and aiding suffering countries. Within this foundation there are also various branches such as the United States Program, The Global Development Program and the Global health program that have grown over time making the Gates a commonly used household name.
Koch Industries consist of manufacturing, refining, and distribution of petroleum, chemicals, energy, minerals, fertilizers investments and many more. Nearly 60,000 people are employed in their industries and 40,000 are in 59 other countries. $115 Billion is the annual revenue for their company. They are the second largest privately owned company and they are responsible for a large amount of pollutions such
Donald Trump and Trump Organization is the largest investor and developer in New York City, and also owns other investments in financial assets, including a 34.6% stake in AdnanCo Group, an offshore mortgage lender.
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Joe Spud is the richest twelve years old in the world. Joe could have anything he wanted. He could have his own formula one car or a million pairs of Nike trainers.
"Before Silicon Graphics, Clark said a fortune of $10 million would make him happy; before Netscape, $100 million; before Healtheon, a billion; now, he told Lewis, 'Once I have more money than Larry Ellison, I'll be satisfied.' Ellison, the founder of the software company Oracle, is worth $13 billion."