The race to the top of the billionaire ladder has taken an unexpected turn this year, as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang outshines Teslaās Elon Musk with staggering earnings in 2024. Despite Muskās net worth soaring to $315.7 billion, driven by a 29% surge in Tesla shares, itās Huang who claims the crown for the yearās highest earnings. Letās break down how the Nvidia chief has redefined global wealth rankings in the tech world. šāØ
š„ Jensen Huangās Meteoric Wealth Surge
Annual Earnings: $84.8 billion (~Rs 7,16,456 crore), edging past Elon Muskās $84.7 billion.
Net Worth: $127.2 billion (~Rs 10,74,453 crore), ranking ninth globally on Forbes' real-time billionaire list.
Nvidiaās Triumph: Huangās wealth skyrocketed thanks to Nvidiaās 2,280% growth over five years, cementing the companyās dominance in AI and GPU technologies. Nvidiaās market cap now sits at an incredible $3.621 trillion, even surpassing tech titan Apple. šš¹
š Elon Musk Still Dominates the Billionaire Landscape
Net Worth: $315.7 billion (~Rs 26,67,279 crore), keeping Musk as the worldās richest man.
Teslaās Growth: A 29% rally in Teslaās shares drove Muskās wealth surge, alongside his involvement in SpaceX and Neuralink.
š Other Tech Titans Making Waves
1. Mark Zuckerberg (Meta):
Earnings: $80.5 billion (~Rs 6,80,134 crore).
Net Worth: $195.6 billion (~Rs 16,52,598 crore), securing the fourth spot globally.
Metaās innovations in the metaverse and AI contributed significantly to Zuckerbergās financial leap. šš
2. Larry Ellison (Oracle):
Earnings: $79.4 billion (~Rs 6,70,868 crore).
Net Worth: $233.2 billion (~Rs 19,70,276 crore), making him the second-richest globally.
Oracleās shares surged this year, driven by its advancements in cloud computing. āļøš¾
š 2024: A Year of Tech-Driven Wealth
The dominance of tech billionaires in this yearās rankings showcases the growing influence of AI, semiconductors, and decentralized technologies:
Nvidiaās Impact: Huangās leadership has positioned Nvidia as the pioneer in AI and computing, redefining whatās possible in tech innovation.
Teslaās Resilience: Muskās vision continues to shape the electric vehicle market, ensuring Teslaās continued success.
Meta and Oracleās Growth: These tech giants highlight the power of innovation in cloud computing and virtual worlds.
š” Whatās Next?
As 2025 approaches, the rise of AI, decentralized finance, and advanced computing will likely continue to reshape the global billionaire landscape. For now, Jensen Huangās story is a testament to the transformative power of technology and innovation.
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