The world's billionaires club is an ever-evolving group, with new members joining and others falling off the list every year. Here is the current list of the top 10 richest people in the world, according to Forbes' real-time billionaire tracker:
• Elon Musk - $237 billion
• Bernard Arnault & Family - $116 billion
• Bill Gates - $111 billion
• Mark Zuckerberg - $97 billion
• Warren Buffett - $96 billion
• Amancio Ortega - $91 billion
• Larry Ellison - $83 billion
• Charles Koch - $61 billion
• David Koch - $61 billion
• Larry Page - $50 billion
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Elon Musk, the world's richest person, has made his fortune through companies such as Tesla, SpaceX, and The Boring Company. Tesla, which he co-founded in 2003, is now the world's leading electric vehicle manufacturer and has seen its stock price soar in recent years. SpaceX, which he founded in 2002 with the goal of reducing the cost of space exploration and enabling the colonization of Mars, has made significant advancements in reusable rockets and satellite launches. The Boring Company, founded in 2016, aims to reduce traffic congestion through the creation of underground tunnels.
Bernard Arnault & Family, the second richest person, is the CEO of LVMH, the world's largest luxury goods company. LVMH owns popular brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Moet & Chandon.
Bill Gates, the third richest person, co-founded Microsoft in 1975 and revolutionized the personal computer industry. He has since stepped down from an active role in the company and focuses on philanthropic work through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which aims to improve global health and reduce poverty.
Mark Zuckerberg, the fourth richest person, co-founded Facebook in 2004 while studying at Harvard University. The social media giant now has over 2.7 billion monthly active users and has expanded into areas such as virtual reality and financial services through acquisitions such as Oculus VR and WhatsApp.
Warren Buffett, the fifth richest person, is a legendary investor and the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. He is known for his value investing strategy and has made billions through investments in companies such as Coca-Cola and American Express.
Amancio Ortega, the sixth richest person, is the founder of Inditex, which operates popular fashion brands such as Zara, Pull & Bear, and Massimo Dutti. Ortega is known for his quiet and private demeanor, and has invested in companies such as real estate and service companies.
Larry Ellison, the seventh richest person, co-founded Oracle in 1977 and has transformed it into one of the world's largest enterprise software companies. Ellison has stepped down as CEO but remains involved in the company as Executive Chairman and Chief Technology Officer.
Charles Koch and David Koch, tied for eighth place, inherited Koch Industries from their father and have grown it into one of the largest privately held companies in the world. Koch Industries operates in industries such as chemicals, refining, and paper products.
Larry Page, the tenth richest person, co-founded Google in 1998 and has overseen its growth into the world's largest search engine and a dominant player in the technology industry. Page stepped down as CEO in 2015 but remains involved in the company as a board member.
These individuals have had a significant impact on the global economy and have built companies and empires that have changed the world. While their wealth is impressive, it is important to remember that their success is not solely due to their own efforts, but also to the hard work of their employees and the support of customers and communities
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