10. Brian Chesky (33)
Net worth: $3.3 billion
Source of wealth: Airbnb
Brian Chesky is the CEO and one of the trio co-founders of Airbnb “Air Bed and Breakfast” a website that helps travelers find and rent lodging in rooms or apartments available in privately owned residents. The foundation of the company began when Brian and his then roommate and now co-founder Joe Gebbia devised a means of making money by renting out their rooms to guest of an industrial design conference in San Francisco who were desperately in need of accommodation as most hotels in the town were fully booked. Since its inception in 2008, the website now boasts over 1.5 million listings of rooms and apartments in 34,000 cities and 190 countries and has serviced over 30 million guests. Brian owns 13% stakes in Airbnb Inc.
9. Joe Gebbia (33)
Net worth: $3.3 billion
Source of wealth: Airbnb
Gebbia is the co-founder, designer and chief product officer of Airbnb. While studying at the Rhode Island School of designed where he obtained a Bachelor of Fine arts degree in industrial and graphic design, he met course-mate Brian Chesky, and together they gave birth to the idea of Airbnb in 2008. Gebbia aided the growth of the company into business travel in 2015 and also the development of new markets in Africa and Cuba. He is entitled to 13% stakes in Airbnb Inc.
8. Nathan Blecharczyk (32)
Net worth: $3.3 billion
Source of wealth: Airbnb
Nathan is the third co-founder and chief technology officer of Airbnb Inc. The Harvard alumnus recently guided the company to establish its services in Cuba where it currently prides above 2000 listings. According to Forbes speculations, Nathan owns 13% stake in the $25 billion valued private company.7. Frank Wang (34)
Net worth: $3.6 billion
Source of wealth: Drones
Frank Wang is the founder and CEO of China-based Da-Jiang Innovations Science and Technology Co (DJI) a drone manufacturing company. Drones also called unnamed aerial devices (UAV) were initially used for military purpose but in 2006 Frank invented specialized versions for commercial and recreational uses. Among all of DJI’s products, the Phantom, is the most lucrative. Phantom is a remote-controlled winged camera, capable of capturing images and recording HD videos from incredible heights. Frank started DJI with a borrowed $250k and today, the company is the world’s largest drone manufacturer with a valuation of $10 billion.
6. Eduardo Saverin (33)
Net worth: $5.7 billion
Source of wealth: Facebook
Eduardo is one of the Harvard undergraduates who came up with the idea of Facebook. As the co-founder of Facebook, majority of his wealth comes from his ample shares in the social media company. Apart from Facebook, the Brazilian is the co-founder and chairman of LA-based private equity firm Velos Partners. The Singapore-based entrepreneur is a major investor in numerous technological startups including Jumio, Qwiki, online news site “Tech in Asia”, airport car rental service “Silvercar”, and India online Kids-wear retailer “Hopscotch”.
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