Top 20 World Billionaires: Warren Buffett, Helú Slim, William Gates III & More!

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The thread discusses a list of the top 20 world billionaires, sharing insights about their backgrounds, industries, and personal opinions on the representation of women among the billionaires. Participants also engage in light-hearted banter and personal reflections related to the topic.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant lists the top 20 billionaires, providing brief descriptions of their industries and backgrounds.
  • Another participant expresses disappointment at the low number of women on the list, noting the persistence of the glass ceiling.
  • One user humorously suggests marrying a billionaire to gain wealth and status, specifically mentioning Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Alsaud.
  • Another participant shares their research on how the billionaires made their money, noting that most worked for their wealth rather than inheriting it.
  • One participant points out that two billionaires, associated with discount retailing, are on the list, highlighting an interesting trend.
  • Several users engage in playful exchanges, including jokes about personal appearances and icons.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the representation of women among billionaires, with some expressing concern while others focus on the achievements of those listed. No clear consensus emerges on the topic of marriage to a billionaire.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a mix of admiration for the billionaires' achievements and a light-hearted approach to the topic, with participants sharing personal aspirations and humorous commentary.

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Participants interested in discussions about wealth, success, and the dynamics of billionaires may find this thread engaging.

Kodeysmom
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1. Warren Buffett
2. Helú Slim & Family
3. William Gates III
4. Lakshmi Mittal
5. Mukesh Ambani
6. Anil Ambani
7. Ingvar Kamprad & Family
8. KP Singh
9. Oleg Deripaska
10. Karl Albrecht
11. Li Ka-shing
12. Sheldon Adelson
13. Bernard Arnault
14. Lawrence Ellison
15. Roman Abramovich
16. Theo Albrecht
17. Liliane Bettencourt
18. Alexei Mordashov
19. Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Alsaud
20. Mikhail Fridman
 
Any word on how many of them are single?????
 
Thanks Jean - you always make me laugh!:D
 
Yes.

I am a little dismayed, however, at how few appear to be women. Apparently the glass ceiling hasn't crossed the billion dollar mark.

Go Oprah, Go.
 
Marry #19 - the Prince. Then, at least you get to be a Princess! ;)
 
I thought you might find this interesting. Not as much oil as one might think.

  1. Warren Buffett - US - Investing genius and the ultimate TPC Consultant
  2. Helú Slim & Family - Mexico - Industry, telecom, banking, energy and tobacco. His business is 6.8% of the Mexican GNP.
  3. William Gates III - US - Used a PC lately? You know this guy.
  4. Lakshmi Mittal - UK * Russia - Steel, inherited fortune and growing.
  5. Mukesh Ambani - India - Petrochemicals, inherited and growing.
  6. Anil Ambani - India - Diversified
  7. Ingvar Kamprad & Family - Sweden - Retailing
  8. KP Singh - India - Inherited Real Estate Developer
  9. Oleg Deripaska - Russia - Aluminum
  10. Karl Albrecht - Germany - Retailing
  11. Li Ka-shing - Hong Kong - Diversified (High School Dropout!)
  12. Sheldon Adelson - Las Vegas - Hotels and Casinos
  13. Bernard Arnault - Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton
  14. Lawrence Ellison - United States - Oracle
  15. Roman Abramovich - Russia - Oil and Gas
  16. Theo Albrecht - Germany - Aldi. Trader Joe's
  17. Liliane Bettencourt - France - Inherited L'Oreal
  18. Alexei Mordashov - Russia - Manufacturing based on a steel fortune
  19. Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Alsaud - Saudi Arabia - Diversified
  20. Mikhail Fridman - Russia - Oil and Banking
 
OK, so I checked them all out. Mostly to figure out how they made their money, since "be a billionaire" is on my life to do list, but also to see if I could make it easy on myself and just marry one :)

The good news is, they all worked for their money, rather than inherit it, so there's hope for the rest of us.

The even better news is, that Roman guy appears to be single. And he's kind of hot. All I have to do it learn Russian, lose 150 pounds, and figure out where that little place he's governor of is.

I'm on it.
 
Thanks KG. OK, two inherited their money. But they didn't just sit around and spend it...they made it into more.

And I found it interesting that two people who are involved in semi-discount selling (IKEA and Aldi's) are on the billionaire list.
 
OT, but I have to know, Jean, is there a reason you are upside-down in your icon??
 
I have fewer chins that way.
 
That's why China in on the other side of the world, but they still have too many Chins.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the top 20 world billionaires as of 2023?

The top 20 world billionaires as of 2023 include notable figures such as Warren Buffett, Carlos Slim Helú, and Bill Gates III, among others. Their rankings can fluctuate based on stock market performance and other financial factors.

What factors contribute to the wealth of billionaires like Warren Buffett and Carlos Slim Helú?

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What industries do the top billionaires primarily invest in?

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How do billionaires like Buffett and Gates contribute to philanthropy?

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