#成功人士的第一桶金都是怎么赚的 #
Here's how the 10 world's richest people got their first pot of gold, and what they've accomplished since then.
1. Jeff Bezos
Bezos founded Amazon in 1994, initially raising $100,000 from his family and friends to buy computer servers and other e-commerce models.
Amazon went on to become the world's largest online retailer, rising to prominence and success in e-commerce.
Today, Bezos' net worth exceeds tens of billions of dollars.
2. Bill Gates
Gates and his partner, Paul Allen, founded Microsoft, initially to provide basic software and operating systems that made it easy to write computer software, initially based on the needs of computer enthusiasts and the technical questions computer companies asked them.
Microsoft developed the Windows operating system, which really changed the computer operating system landscape at the time.
Gates has since been active in philanthropy and technology, improving health, education, and the economy around the world, and his net worth has exceeded $10 billion.
3. Mark Zuckerberg
Zuckerberg founded Facebook in 2004, initially funded by donations from his family and friends, rented servers, built social networking platforms, and quickly led the development of social media.
Today, Facebook is one of the largest social media platforms in the world and has raised hundreds of millions of dollars from the public for its expansion and improvement. Zuckerberg has also made philanthropic donations, and his net worth now exceeds $80 billion.
4. Warren Buffett
Buffett is known for his investment, founded Berkshire Hathaway, and after graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, he used his experience in the stock market to start trading stocks in the local market, and after the company was founded, he bought Hathaway Cotton Cellars and Berkshire Textile Mills at any price.
After that, he abandoned the textile industry and turned his focus to investment.
Berkshire Hathaway became one of the world's largest investment firms, and Buffett's net worth exceeded tens of billions of dollars.
5. Jack Ma
Jack Ma founded Alibaba Group in 1999, initially funded by Jack Ma and friends.
Over time, Alibaba Group grew to become one of the world's largest e-commerce companies, and Ma Yun became one of China's most famous business leaders, as well as contributed to education and philanthropy, and his and the company's assets have exceeded tens of billions of dollars.
6. Larry Ellison
Ellison is the founder of Oracle, where he initially developed specialized software for use in CIA information systems, which received praise and orders from the U.S. government.
He and his partner then founded Oracle in their apartment, providing enterprise-grade computer software and technical support. Under his leadership, Oracle became one of the world's largest database companies.
Ellison's net worth has exceeded billions of dollars.
7. Pony Ma
Mr. Ma and his partners Chang Dechun and Zhang Zhidong founded Tencent in 1998 and initially rented an office for 300,000 yuan.
They originally developed the QQ instant messaging software and soon became one of the must-use software for every Chinese. Over time, Tencent grew and became one of the largest Internet companies in the world.
Ma Huateng's net worth also exceeds tens of billions of dollars.
8. Steve Jobs
Jobs founded Apple with Steve Wozniak.
The early Apple computers were unique in design and performance that appealed to consumers, and Apple introduced electronics like iPhones, iPads and Macs that had never been experienced before.
Under his leadership, Apple became one of the most valuable companies in the world. Steve Jobs is dead, but his creative spirit and wealth continue to influence the world.
9. Samuel Moore Walton
Sam Walmart, the founder of Walmart, built his first hardware store in a small town when he spent most of his time in customer service and sales, earning a high level of trust.
He continued to experiment with new business models and ways of expanding, eventually applying those lessons to Walmart, making it one of the world's largest retail companies.
Walton has been dead for years, but his influence continues, and Walmart remains one of the key forces in global business.
10. Oprah Winfrey
Winfrey is a well-known female entrepreneur and host in the United States, and she was initially a TV anchor.
Later, she created her own television talk show covering news, social issues, and more, and built her own media empire.
Known for her philanthropic passion, generosity and speaking engagements that encourage the community, OWN TV has become a widely popular TV and media brand. Her assets encapsulate her not only as a business leader but also as a significant influencer in identity work.