The top ten richest persons in the world are business owners and entrepreneurs that operate in a range of sectors, yet they all share a similar trait. The top 10 richest people in the world as of January 2019 are all self-made billionaires who put in a lot of effort to succeed.
According to CBS, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has a net worth of over $137.2 billion as of January 2019. He is now the richest person in the world. In 1994, he built the company from the ground up in his garage, and it is now the top online marketplace in the world. But as of 2019, the entrepreneur’s status as the world’s richest person is also in jeopardy. He and his wife, MacKenzie S. Bezos, have filed for divorce, and if she is awarded half of his wealth, she may surpass all other women in terms of wealth.
Another well-known name ranks second: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. According to Business Insider, Gates is worth an estimated $89.5 billion and currently serves on Microsoft’s board. He was the company’s CEO until 2000.
