A dozen have $100 billion-plus fortunes, also a record. And admission to this elite club is pricier than ever: A minimum net worth of $3.3 billion is required, up $400 million since 2023. Despite the high bar, 23 newcomers managed to break into the ranks, having grown their fortunes in everything from mundane plastic pipes to cutting-edge artificial intelligence.
1. ELON MUSK
$244 billion SELF-MADE SCORE: 8 SOURCE: Tesla, SpaceX AGE: 53 RESIDENCE: Austin, TX .PHILANTHROPY SCORE:
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