The ages these big names became billionaires
The journey to becoming a billionaire is often a fascinating tale of innovation, perseverance, and sometimes, a bit of luck.
According to the Economic Times, the ages at which some of the world's top billionaires reached this milestone vary widely, reflecting diverse paths to immense wealth.
For Mark Zuckerberg, the co-founder of Facebook, now Meta, became a billionaire at the age of 23. His rapid ascent was driven by the explosive growth of the social media platform.
Larry Page, one of the co-founders of Google, however, hit the billionaire mark at 30, thanks to the success of the search engine giant.
The Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates became a billionaire at 31, setting a precedent for tech entrepreneurs.
American-French entrepreneur best known as the co-founder and CEO of Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, Evan Spiegel became a billionaire at 25.
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon reached billionaire status at 35, as his e-commerce platform began to dominate the online retail space.
Steve Ballmer, another Microsoft giant, became a billionaire at 38, benefiting from the company's sustained growth.
Known for his ventures with Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk became a billionaire at 41, after years of innovative projects and investments.
The media mogul and philanthropist, Oprah Winfrey became a billionaire at 49, after building a media empire from her talk show.
The legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett reached billionaire status at 56, showcasing the power of long-term investment strategies.
