Top 10 self-made billionaires in the world under 40
There are about 47 self-made billionaires under the age of 40 in the world, according to the latest Hurun Global Rich List released on July 4.
These young self-made billionaires' average age is about 36 and they come from eight different countries, Shanghai-based Hurun Research Institute reported.
Wang Tao, founder of Dajiang Innovation Technology Co (DJI), is the only Chinese self-made billionaire ranking on the top 10 list.
Let's take a look at the top 10 self-made billionaires in the world under 40.
No 10 Joe Gebbia
Wealth: $3.85 billion
Company: AirBnb
Age: 35
Age when made $1 billion: 33
Time it took to make $1 billion: 7 years
Country of residence: US
Joe Gebbia (L), the online accommodation provider Airbnb co-founder and chief product officer, announces their partnership with the Brazilian Olympic Committee for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at a press conference at the headquarters of the Brazilian Olympic Committee in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on March 27, 2015. [Photo/VCG] |